Universal Credit and other in-work benefits - a guide for union reps and workers (April 2019)

Chapter 6

Basic State Pension

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As a result of the triple-lock guarantee introduced in April 2011, the Basic State Pension increases each year by the increases in average weekly earnings, inflation under the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 2.5%, whichever is the highest.

In 2019-20, the Basic State Pension increase is 3.25% (based on the CPI). The standard rate of Basic State Pension for a man or woman with a full contributions record is £129.20 a week. A spouse or civil partner qualifying on their partner’s contributions is entitled to £77.45, making a couple’s pension £206.65 a week.


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