State pension up almost £1,000 per year after cost of living rise

The triple lock means pensions rise with inflation, wages, or a minimum of 2.5% - whichever is highest

From today, pensioners will get nearly one thousand pounds more per year, as the UK Government raises the state pension to keep up with the cost of living.

But pensioners claim the increase doesn’t cover higher prices for basic necessities, while critics say the gains are being clawed back in taxes.

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