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State Pension Boost Hits This August | Leeds News

State pensioners are set to receive a major boost this August—with increases of up to £965 thanks to the government’s steadfast commitment to the triple lock policy. Weekly payments are rising to £241.30, and with the new administration now in place, these higher amounts are rolling out this month. The basic and new state pensions are both increasing by 4.8%, matching average weekly earnings from last year. New state pension recipients will see an annual uplift of around £575, while basic pensioners gain roughly £440 per year. Payments are typically made every four weeks, depending on your…

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