State pension likely to rise by 3.9% next April
The UK state pension is expected to increase by 3.9% starting next April. This projection is based on the latest jobs and pay data released by the government. The rise is determined by the triple lock guarantee, which selects the highest value among wage growth, inflation, or a 2.5% floor.
- ▪The state pension is likely to rise by 3.9% next April.
- ▪The increase is based on the latest jobs and pay data.
- ▪The triple lock guarantee ensures the pension rises by the highest of average wage growth, inflation, or 2.5%.
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State pension likely to rise by 3.9% next April Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The state pension will rise by either this month's wage growth figure or next month's inflation figurePublished3 minutes agoThe state pension is likely to rise by 3.9% next April, according to the latest jobs and pay data. Under the triple lock pension guarantee, an increase is based on either average wage growth, inflation or 2.5% - whichever is highest.Related topicsPayEmployment
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