UK benefits

State pension rises 4.8% in UK from April 2026 as 12 million pensioners receive up to £575 more under Triple Lock, with Pension Credit and benefits increasing across the system

What is known about state pension rise as 12 million UK pensioners receive up to £575 more under Triple Lock

State pension and benefits dominate January 2026 as the UK cost of living crisis leaves 24 million people reliant on payments while energy, food and rent stay high and £24bn goes unclaimed.

Why January 2026 benefit and pension payments matter for UK households in the cost of living crisis