It means the state pension increases by the highest of average earnings growth, inflation or 2.5% each year.
The provider explained that assuming today’s earnings growth figure is used for the triple lock, the nation’s pensioners could see:
- An increase in the old state pension from £156.20 per week to £169.50 per week
- An increase in the new state pension from £203.85 per week to £221.20 per week
AJ Bell head of retirement policy Tom Selby said: “Retirees are set to receive their second blockbuster state pension increase in a row as a result of the government’s ‘triple lock’ policy.
“With price rises seemingly on a steady downward trajectory, it is almost certain – barring a major inflationary shock – that today’s 8.5% earnings growth figure will be used for next year’s state pension rise. As a result, the full new state pension will surge to £221.20 per week, while those in receipt of the old state pension will see their benefits increase to £169.50 per week.”
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