The State Pension will rise by 4.1% for millions of people in the UK from April 7th, 2025, thanks to the Triple Lock. However, nearly half a million pensioners living abroad in countries without a reciprocal agreement with the UK government will not receive this increase. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has stated it is not negotiating any new agreements, leaving many retirees with 'frozen' pensions.
Millions of people on the New or Basic State Pension will see their weekly payments rise by 4.1 per cent from April 7 under the Triple Lock. However, nearly half a million pensioners will not receive the annual uprating because they now live in a country which does not have a reciprocal agreement with the UK Government.
“Under both the Basic and New State Pensions, the amount people are entitled to, and the annual increases, vary according to the individual’s National Insurance record, but both reflect the National Insurance contributions they have made.” This will see annual payments rise by £473.60 from £11,502 to £11,975.60 over the 2025/26 financial year.
Latest DWP News You need at least 10 years’ worth of National Insurance Contributions to be eligible to claim the State Pensions and around 35 years for the full amount, although this may be more if you have been ‘contracted out’.
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