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The article reports that state pensions for those who reached pension age after April 2016 will likely see an increase in April 2027, contingent on recent earnings growth data from the ONS showing a slight slowdown to 3.9%. Previously, projections suggested a weekly rise to approximately £251, but with current figures, this number is expected to be slightly lower. The exact amount of the increase will depend on September’s inflation rate, which will determine whether wage growth or inflation dictates the final raise figure due in April 2027.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-15,
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same event.
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The increase applies to people who reached state pension age after April 2016.
asserted
who → apply → April
It comes as the government has committed to keeping the triple lock in place for the whole of this Parliament.
asserted
government → come → Parliament
Under the system, the state pension rises each year by whichever is highest whether that is average earnings growth, inflation, or by 2.5%.
asserted
that → rise → %
The projected increase is slightly lower than previously expected.
asserted
increase → project → ?
A month ago, forecasts suggested the state pension could rise to around £251 a week.
uncertain
pension → suggest → 251
But the latest ONS figures show that total wage growth, including bonuses, has slowed to 3.9%, down from 4.2% in the three months to June.
asserted
growth → show → June
The final figure depends on September’s inflation reading, due out on October 21, which could in theory overtake wage growth as the higher number.
uncertain
which → depend → number
Unless inflation rises sharply, earnings growth is expected to determine next April’s increase, with the Department for Work and Pensions confirming the final rate once the inflation figures are published.
asserted
figures → rise → rate
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