Budget 2025 - The State Pension To Rise

26th November 2025

The state pension in April will rise by 4.8% in line with average wages.

The new flat-rate state pension - for those who reached state pension age after April 2016 - will increase to £241.30 a week, or £12,547.60 a year, a rise of £574.60

The old basic state pension - for those who reached state pension age before April 2016 - will go up to £184.90 a week, or £9,614.80 a year, a rise of £439.40

In general, you need 35 years of qualifying contributions to get a full state pension.

This brings the state pension closer to being subject to income tax - a source of some debate. It will also reignite discussions over the "fairness" of the so-called triple lock.