New state pension rates of up to £241 start this week - full list

New state pension rates of up to £241 start this week - full listThe annual State Pension uprating takes effect this weekCommentsMoneyLinda Howard and Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer05:18, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMillions of pensioners across the country will see an increase in their State Pension this month (Image: Getty)Millions of pensioners across the UK will see their State Pension boosted this month as the yearly increase kicks in on April 6. The Triple Lock uplift means those claiming the full New State Pension will receive £241.30 each week, while those on the maximum Basic State Pension will get £184.90 weekly.‌As reported by the Daily Record, the Triple Lock ensures the New and Basic State Pensions increase annually in line with whichever is highest among average yearly earnings growth from May to July (4.8%), the CPI inflation rate (3.8%) for the year to September, or 2.5 per cent. Additional State Pension components and deferred State Pensions rise each year with September's CPI figure.‌The full New State Pension will climb by around £574 to £12,547 throughout the new financial year. Yet, this increase leaves only £36 before hitting the Personal Allowance income threshold of £12,570, meaning more pensioners with supplementary income could face tax in retirement.‌Pensions minister Torsten Bell commented to say: "After a lifetime of work and contribution, people deserve a decent retirement. Raising the State Pensions faster than prices, ensuring it is a pension they can rely on, is how we make that a reality for millions."View 3 ImagesThe Triple Lock increase will see those on the full New State Pension get £241.30 a week(Image: Getty)The UK Government recently confirmed that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will introduce new measures this year to ensure pensioners - whose only income is the State Pension - will not need to complete a Simple Self Assessment tax return if their payment pushes them over the Personal Allowance threshold of £12,...