Triple Lock Pension UK 2026: State Pension at £241.30 a Week and Why the Tax Threshold Is Now Just £23 Away
The triple lock raised the full new state pension by 4.8% to £241.30 per week from April 2026, driven by earnings growth. At £12,547 a year, the state pension now sits just £23 below the frozen personal allowance of £12,570. Here is a complete guide to how the triple lock works, the 2026/27 rates, a