Latest DWP State Pension forecast sees payments boosted to £938 for 3.2 million from April

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that UK inflation fell to its lowest level in nearly three years in May. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate dropped to 2.0 per cent, down from 2.3 per cent in April.

This is the lowest level since July 2021 when inflation was also recorded at this rate, which aligns with the Bank of England's target level. While this is good news for people at the supermarket checkout, for the almost 13 million State Pensioners across Britain, it could mean a smaller increase in payments next year.

Under the Triple Lock policy - a commitment both the Conservatives and Labour Party have pledged to uphold for the next five years - the New and Basic State Pensions increase each year. This increase aligns with whichever is the highest of average annual earnings growth from May to July, CPI in the year to September or 2.5 per cent, reports the Daily Record.

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In addition to this annual raise, many pensioners on low incomes can get extra assistance to boost their money to a minimum level If your weekly income is less than £260.68, if you're single, or £380.55, if you're part of a couple, you could qualify for Pension Credit - this works out as an annual income of £13555 or £19788 respectively.

The New and Basic State Pensions increased by 8.5 per cent in April - the earnings growth measure of the Triple Lock. This means someone on the full New State Pension receives £221.20 every week, or £884.80 every four-week pay period during the 2024/25 financial year.

Those on the full Basic State Pension receive £169.50 each week, or £678 every four-week pay period.