Overview
- The legislated increase from 66 to 67 begins in April 2026 and will be phased in through 2028 for men and women across the UK.
- Under the confirmed 4.8% triple lock rise for 2026/27, the full new State Pension will be £12,547 a year and the full basic State Pension will be £9,615 from April.
- Those most affected by the 66 to 67 change are broadly people born between 6 April 1960 and 5 April 1977, with exact eligibility determined by birth date.
- The 67 to 68 rise remains scheduled for 2044–2046, the review continues this parliament, and any change must give at least 10 years’ notice.
- DWP data show about 13 million people currently claim the State Pension, as projected annual spending rises from £146bn in 2025/26 toward £169bn by 2029/30.