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Millions of state pensioners will get a £575 boost next year.

An above-inflation hike to the state pension has been confirmed for 2026/27.

That means Brits on the new state pension - those who retired after April 2016 - will get an extra £575 over the course of the year.

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Others on the old basic state pension will get an extra £440.

These claimants also receive other top-up payments so they aren't necessarily worse off than younger pensioners.

The new rates for 2026/27 have been determined by the triple lock policy.

This ensures the state pension increases each year in line with whatever is highest out of inflation, wage growth and 2.5%

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