The State Pension increased by 4.1% on 6 April 2026 under the triple lock guarantee.
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New Rates 2026-27
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**Full New State Pension:** 230.25 per week (11,973 per year). Requires 35 qualifying National Insurance years.
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**Basic State Pension (old system):** 176.45 per week.
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**Pension Credit minimum:** 218.15 per week for single people.
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State Pension Age
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Currently 66 for men and women. Rising to 67 between 2026 and 2028.
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Checking Your Forecast
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Use the Check Your State Pension service on GOV.UK to see your current record and projected entitlement.
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Filling NI Gaps
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If you have gaps in your National Insurance record from unemployment or time abroad, you may be able to pay voluntary Class 3 contributions to fill them. An extended deadline applies for filling gaps from 2006-07 to 2016-17.
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