Men born on or after April 6, 1951, and women born on or after April 6, 1953, are eligible to claim the new State Pension once they reach the State Pension age, which is currently 66.
15:48, 14 Apr 2025Updated 15:50, 14 Apr 2025
Men born on or after April 6, 1951, and women born on or after April 6, 1953, are eligible to claim the new State Pension once they reach the State Pension age, which is currently 66.
Some state pensioners are missing out on a £470 cash increase from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ). Men born on or after April 6, 1951, and women born on or after April 6, 1953, are eligible to claim the new State Pension once they reach the State Pension age, which is currently 66.
Starting from April 7, the full rate of the new State Pension has risen from £221.20 to £230.25 per week, an increase of £470 per year. Anyone over the age of 65, so born before 1951, is on the old rate – and thus set to miss out.
Thanks to the government’s commitment to the state pension triple lock, the basic and new state pension rose by 4.1% on 6 April. The triple lock is expected to deliver around £1,900 for pensioners over the course of this parliament.
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This comes after the government confirmed a 4.1% increase in the state pension for 2025/26. One MP David Baines has welcomed the news, highlighting how the government’s commitment to the triple lock has delivered this extra cash for pensioners and is set to deliver around £1,900 over the course of this parliament.
The Labour Government is committed to the pensions triple lock, which guarantees that the state pension goes up each year by the highest of 2.5%, inflation, or earnings growth, for the whole of the parliament – at a cost of £30bn.
This news comes as the government continues the biggest ever drive to ensure those eligible for Pension Credit are receiving it, resulting in an 81% increase in claims nationally.
The Household Support Fund has also been extended and is now open for applications until April 2026. It allows local councils to provide aid to residents on low incomes or those in financial need, typically offers energy or supermarket vouchers, non-repayable cash grants, or occasionally free appliances. Councils can use the funds to support struggling households in various ways, including through grants, vouchers, and bill assistance.
St Helens North MP David Baines said: “This pension increase will be welcome news for thousands of pensioners across St Helens North who deserve security and dignity in retirement. It’s absolutely right that our government is delivering on its commitment to the triple lock, ensuring that our pensioners are properly supported at a time when many are still feeling the impact of the cost of living crisis.
I know that the decision to means test the winter fuel allowance upset a lot of people but those most in need are still entitled to it, and I continue to encourage any pensioner in St Helens North who thinks they might be eligible for Pension Credit to check and apply. This could mean an extra £4,300 per year on average, along with other valuable benefits.”