State Pension and Pension Credit both rise 4.8% from Monday 6 April
Pensioners in Flintshire will receive up to £575 more in State Pension payments this year after a 4.8% rise takes effect on Monday.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed the increase applies from 6 April 2026 under the Triple Lock guarantee, which raises the State Pension in line with the highest of inflation, earnings growth or 2.5%.
The full rate of the new State Pension increases from £230.25 to £241.30 a week.
The full basic State Pension rises from £176.45 to £184.90 a week.
Pension Credit will also rise by 4.8% from Monday and will be worth an average of £4,300 a year.
The Standard Minimum Guarantee in Pension Credit rises to £238 a week for a single pensioner and £363.25 a week for a couple.
Pension Credit can unlock further support for eligible pensioners, including help with housing costs, council tax and free television licences.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said: “I know global shocks, and the effects they have on our living costs, will be increasing anxiety for many households.
“This government will always protect our pensioners, and that’s why we are raising the full rate of new State Pension by up to £575 this coming year.”
Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell said: “After a lifetime of work and contribution, people deserve a decent retirement.
“Raising the State Pensions faster than prices, ensuring it is a pension they can rely on, is how we make that a reality for millions.”
Most working-age benefits will also rise by 3.8% from Monday, the department said.
Full details of the new rates are available on GOV.UK.
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