The state pension looks set to shoot up by £561 from next April, according to latest figures.

Millions of pensioners aged over 65 are set for the financial boost after latest wage data was released.

How much the state pension increases each year is based on what is highest out of inflation, wage growth and 2.5%. This is known as the triple lock.

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It is in place to try to ensure the state pension keeps pace with general living standards.

Latest ONS data showed wage growth for the three months to July was 4.7%.

This is likely to be the amount the state pension rises by in 2026.

That would take the full state pension - for everyone who

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