{"id":295668,"date":"2026-02-17T12:59:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T12:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/295668\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:59:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T12:59:19","slug":"state-pension-payments-from-april-check-your-new-weekly-rate-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/295668\/","title":{"rendered":"State Pension payments from April – check your new weekly rate now"},"content":{"rendered":"

The State Pension is typically paid every four weeks, meaning 13 payments throughout the year, with rates increasing from April 6.<\/p>\n

14:03, 16 Feb 2026Updated 18:06, 16 Feb 2026<\/p>\n

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Millions of older people will see their State Pension <\/a>rise from April after the UK Government confirmed new payment rates for the 2026\/27 financial year. The updated rates have been laid before Parliament and will take effect from April 6.<\/p>\n

Under the Triple Lock the New and Basic State Pensions increase each year in-line with whichever is the highest between the average annual earnings growth from May to July (4.8%), CPI inflation rate in the year to September (3.8%), or 2.5 per cent.<\/p>\n

Because earnings growth was highest, State Pensions will rise by 4.8 per cent in April. Additional State Pension elements and deferred State Pensions <\/a>increase in line with September\u2019s CPI figure of 3.8 per cent.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Full New State Pension at risk for three groups – check if you are affected<\/a>READ MORE: DWP urged to change State Pension rules for people not due annual uprating in April<\/a><\/p>\n

The increase will see those on the full New State Pension receive \u00a3241.30 per week, while those on the maximum Basic State Pension would receive \u00a3184.90 per week.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to remember that the amount of State Pension someone receives depends on their National Insurance contributions.<\/p>\n

To receive the full New State Pension you need around 35 years\u2019 worth, but this may differ if you were \u2018contracted out\u2019.<\/a><\/p>\n

State Pension payments 2026\/27<\/p>\n

Full New State Pension<\/p>\n

Weekly: \u00a3241.30 (from \u00a3230.25)Four-weekly pay period: \u00a3965.20Annual amount: \u00a312,547<\/p>\n

Full Basic State Pension<\/p>\n

Weekly: \u00a3184.90 (from \u00a3176.45)Four-weekly pay period: \u00a3739.60Annual amount: \u00a39,614<\/p>\n

Other State Pension rates<\/p>\n

Category B (lower) Basic State Pension – spouse or civil Partner’s insurance: \u00a3110.75 (from \u00a3105.70)Category C or D – non-contributory: \u00a3110.75 (from \u00a3105.70)Tax warning for pensioners<\/p>\n

The full New State Pension will be worth \u00a312,547 a year over the new financial year – an increase of around \u00a3574.<\/p>\n

However, the rise leaves just \u00a336 below the Personal Allowance threshold of \u00a312,570.<\/p>\n

This means pensioners with any additional income – such as a private pension or savings interest – could be pushed into paying income tax due to the continued freeze on the tax-free allowance.<\/p>\n

In the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the Personal Allowance will remain frozen at \u00a312,570 until April 5, 2031.<\/p>\n

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said that from next year pensioners whose only income is the State Pension will not need to complete a Simple Self Assessment tax return if the increase takes them over the threshold.<\/p>\n

Paying tax in retirement<\/p>\n

Guidance on GOV.UK<\/a> states: \u201cYou pay tax if your total annual income adds up to more than your Personal Allowance. Find out about your Personal Allowance and Income Tax rates.<\/p>\n

Your total income could include:<\/p>\n

the State Pension you get – Basic or New State PensionAdditional State Pensiona private pension (workplace or personal) – you can take some of this tax-freeearnings from employment or self-employmentany taxable benefits you getany other income, such as money from investments, property or savingsCheck if you have to pay tax on your pension<\/p>\n

Before you can check, you will need to know:<\/p>\n

if you have a State Pension or a private pensionhow much State Pension and private pension income you will get this tax year (April 6 to April 5)the amount of any other taxable income you\u2019ll get this tax year (for example, from employment or state benefits)<\/p>\n

You cannot use this tool if you get:<\/p>\n

any foreign incomeMarriage AllowanceBlind Person\u2019s Allowance<\/p>\n

Use this online tool at GOV.UK<\/a> to check if you have to pay tax on your pension. The full guide to tax when you get a pension can be found on GOV.UK here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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