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flag UK pension to rise 4.7% in 2026 due to inflation and earnings, under triple lock policy.

flag The UK state pension is expected to rise by 4.7% in 2026, according to forecasts based on inflation and earnings growth, under the triple lock policy that ensures pensions increase by the highest of inflation, average earnings, or 2.5%. flag This rise, pending official confirmation in the autumn, aims to help pensioners keep pace with the cost of living. flag The policy, in place since 2010, has been praised for protecting retirees but faces growing scrutiny over its long-term affordability amid an aging population and rising public spending pressures.

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