https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/contractingout/Recent content in contractingout on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 20 Apr 2026 06:09:10 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-announces-automatic-additional-state-pension-payments-up-to-922-for-eligible-pensioners/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:09:10 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-announces-automatic-additional-state-pension-payments-up-to-922-for-eligible-pensioners/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the Additional State Pension rates will increase to £230.54 to £922 per month for the 2026/27 financial year. This extra payment is added automatically to your basic State Pension if you qualify and have not contracted out. The Additional State Pension is designed to supplement the basic State Pension, reflecting your National Insurance contributions, earnings, and any pension top-ups you may have made.