State Pensioners Under 75 Get £184 Weekly Boost in May
State pensioners under 75 will see a £184 weekly increase in May 2026 under the Triple Lock, with rates rising by 4.8% for those reaching pension age after April 2016.
State pensioners under 75 will see a £184 weekly increase in May 2026 under the Triple Lock, with rates rising by 4.8% for those reaching pension age after April 2016.
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The DWP is paying an extra £45 in May to state pensioners born after 1953, following the Triple Lock hike that increased the full new State Pension to £241.30 per week.
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Nearly 190,000 drivers have reported eye conditions to the DVLA as 19,700 licences are revoked ahead of new mandatory tests for drivers over 70, with vision-related collisions rising.
HMRC is sending letters to 21-year-olds about unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth £2,200 on average. Over 750,000 accounts remain unclaimed, with £1.6 billion total.
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