livingcosts on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/livingcosts/Recent content in livingcosts on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 09 Apr 2026 06:17:00 +0000State Pension Increases by £44 Weekly in April, Providing Boost for Pensionershttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/state-pension-increases-by-44-weekly-in-april-providing-boost-for-pensioners/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:17:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/state-pension-increases-by-44-weekly-in-april-providing-boost-for-pensioners/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant increase in the State Pension, effective from April. The full new State Pension will rise from £230.25 per week to £241.30, delivering an extra £11.05 weekly, or approximately £44 per month, to eligible pensioners. Labour Party Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden acknowledged the challenges many households face due to global economic pressures. He stated, “We understand the anxiety caused by rising living costs.