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The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate that the annual State Pension uprating is on track to be determined by earnings growth, which is 4.7 per cent (including bonuses) while the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate is at 3.8 per cent. ‌

Under the Triple Lock , State Pensions increase each year in-line with whichever is the highest of average annual earnings growth from May to July, CPI in the year to September or 2.5 per cent. The September CPI will be published on October 22. ‌

However, while millions of pensioners across Great Britain - including over one million living in Scotland - can look forward to the payment rise in April next year, nearly half a million people over State Pension age will not be due the increase

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