More than 12 million pensioners to receive up to £575 boost from triple lock

More than 12 million pensioners to receive up to £575 boost from triple lockThe full rate of the new state pension will increase from £230.25 to £241.30 a week, and the full basic state pension will shoot up from £176.45 to £184.90 a weekCommentsNewsAlexander Brown Assistant Political Editor22:30, 04 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMore than 12 million people will be handed a state pension boost of up to £575(Image: Getty)More than 12 million people will be handed a state pension boost of up to £575 under the triple-lock guarantee.‌In line with average earnings growth, pensioners will enjoy a rate rise of 4.8%, the Department for Work and Pensions confirmed.‌The full rate of the new state pension will incre ase from £230.25 to £241.30 a week, and the full basic state pension from £176.45 to £184.90 a week.‌OPINIONPat McFaddenPAT MCFADDEN: 'Pensioners deserve a dignified and fulfilling retirement'Politics