Under the Triple Lock<\/a> 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%), Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in the year to September, or 2.5 per cent. Additional State Pension elements and deferred State Pensions rise each year with the September CPI figure.<\/p>\n An increase of 4.8 per cent would see those on the full New State Pension<\/a> receive \u00a3241.30 per week, while those on the maximum Basic State Pension would receive \u00a3184.90 per week.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Millions of people over State Pension age to pay tax in retirement next year<\/a>READ MORE: New update on calls for weekly State Pension payments of \u00a3586 for people over 60<\/a><\/p>\n The September CPI is due to be published on October 22, but is unlikely to be higher than the earnings growth measure. The most recent figures show that the rate of CPI inflation was 3.8 per cent in August.<\/p>\n Commenting on the revised earnings growth, Helen Morrissey, head of retirement analysis at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: \u201cThis has consequences for people getting state pension who can expect the amount they get to go up ever so slightly from next April.<\/p>\n \u201cThose on the full New State Pension could be on course for \u00a3241.30 per week rather than \u00a3241.05 while those on the full Basic State Pension will see their weekly payment rise to \u00a3184.90 rather than \u00a3184.75.<\/p>\n \u201cOf course we are still waiting for the final piece of the Triple Lock puzzle to click into place, with inflation figures published next week also used. However, with inflation currently hovering at 3.8 per cent the likelihood is that average wages will be the figure used and this should be confirmed in the forthcoming Budget.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to remember that the amount someone receives depends on their National Insurance contributions. 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 If September\u2019s inflation figure matches the Bank of England\u2019s projection of 4 per cent, the State Pension would increase by around \u00a3574 from April 2026 – lifting it to \u00a312,547 per year.<\/p>\n The projected uprating leaves just \u00a336 before the Personal Allowance income threshold of \u00a312,570 is exceeded which would see more pensioners pay tax in retirement.<\/p>\n The Labour Government confirmed earlier this year that the Personal Allowance will remain frozen at \u00a312,570 until April 2028.<\/p>\n Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the annual uprating at the Autumn Budget on November 26. An uprating of 4.8 per cent on the current State Pension would see people receive the following amounts.<\/p>\n Full New State PensionWeekly: \u00a3241.30 (from \u00a3230.25)Four-weekly pay period: \u00a3965.20Annual amount: \u00a312,547Full Basic State PensionWeekly: \u00a3184.90 (from \u00a3176.45)Four-weekly pay period: \u00a3739.60Annual amount: \u00a39,614State Pension and tax<\/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 Join the conversation on our Money Saving Scotland Facebook group<\/a> for money-saving tips, the latest State Pension and benefits news, energy bill advice and cost of living updates.<\/p>\n Sign up to our Record Money newsletter and get the top stories sent to your inbox daily from Monday to Friday with a special cost of living edition every Thursday – sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can also follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Recordmoney_<\/a> for regular updates throughout the day or get money news alerts on your phone by joining our Daily Record Money WhatsApp community<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757424130_267_0_DR-MOney.png\")
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