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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Statutory Review of State Pension and Benefit Rates: 2026/27

26 November 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Pat McFadden Lab Wolverhampton South East

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The basic and new State Pensions will be increased by 4.8% effective from April 2026.
  • Other benefits including Pension Credit and working-age benefits will be increased by 3.8%.
  • The full list of proposed rates for 2026/27 will be published in due course.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the annual review of State Pension and benefit rates under UK law, with specific increases announced for various benefits effective from April 2026.

Action requested

The basic and new State Pensions will be increased by 4.8%, along with other benefits including Pension Credit and working-age benefits by 3.8%. The full list of proposed rates will be published in due course.

Key facts

  • Basic and new State Pensions increased by 4.8%.
  • Full annual rate of the new State Pension increases by around £575.
  • Standard Minimum Guarantee in Pension Credit for a single pensioner to £238.00 weekly, couple to £363.25 weekly.
  • Other benefits including working-age benefits increased by 3.8%.
  • Universal Credit Standard Allowance increases for singles and couples more than inflation alone.
  • Increases apply across Great Britain; devolved matters in Scotland.
  • Local Housing Allowance rates and benefit cap maintained at current levels.
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