More than 12 million pensioners will see their State Pension rise by up to £575 from Monday 6 April 2026, after the Government confirmed a 4.8% Triple Lock uprating. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says both the new and basic State Pensions will increase, setting a new baseline for retirement incomes in 2026/27. (gov.uk)

In cash terms, the full new State Pension moves from £230.25 to £241.30 per week, a rise of £11.05. The basic (old) State Pension increases from £176.45 to £184.90. On the standard four‑weekly payment cycle that equates to roughly £965.20 for the full new rate and £739.60 for the basic rate. Figures are from the Government’s 2026/27 rates schedule. (gov.uk)

Payment timing is unchanged. DWP guidance states the State Pension is usually paid every four weeks, with your weekday determined by the last two digits of your National Insurance number. The higher rate will flow through automatically on your next scheduled payday after 6 April. (gov.uk)

Price backdrop matters for household budgets. UK CPI inflation held at 3.0% in February 2026, so a 4.8% uprating should deliver a modest real‑terms lift if price growth stays near that level, according to the Office for National Statistics. (ons.gov.uk)

Support for the lowest‑income retirees also rises. The Standard Minimum Guarantee in Pension Credit increases to £238.00 a week for a single person and £363.25 for a couple from April. Pension Credit can also open up extra help with housing costs and some Council Tax support for those who qualify. (gov.uk)

There is a tax angle to watch. HMRC has kept the Personal Allowance at £12,570 for 2026/27. At £241.30 a week, the full new State Pension totals around £12,547 a year-about £22 below that threshold-so even modest extra income (for example, a small workplace pension) could bring basic‑rate tax into play. (gov.uk)

Looking ahead, the Treasury plans to spare pensioners with only the State Pension from having to settle very small tax bills via Simple Assessment if the pension rate exceeds the Personal Allowance from 2027/28. The measure is set out in the Budget 2025 documents, with operational details to follow. (gov.uk)

What this looks like in practice: a single claimant on the full new State Pension will receive roughly £965 every four weeks. A couple both on the full new rate will receive close to £1,930 on the same cycle, before any private income. Use those figures to reset 2026/27 cashflow plans and sense‑check Pension Credit eligibility if money is tight.

Process points: you do not need to apply for the uprating; it happens automatically. New claimants typically receive a first payment within five weeks of their chosen start date, then a full payment every four weeks thereafter, according to official guidance. (gov.uk)

Ministers frame this as multi‑year support: the DWP says the Triple Lock will lift a typical pensioner’s annual income by up to £2,100 over this Parliament, with about £6bn more allocated to State Pensions and pensioner benefits in 2026/27 as part of an £11bn uprating across the welfare system. (gov.uk)