https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/tripplelock/Recent content in tripplelock on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 05 Apr 2026 05:11:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/certain-state-pensioners-to-receive-additional-163-annually-alongside-regular-dwp-payments/Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:11:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/certain-state-pensioners-to-receive-additional-163-annually-alongside-regular-dwp-payments/From April, state pensioners living with severe disabilities will receive an additional £86.05 per week as part of updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rates. This increase aligns with a broader 3.8% rise across most benefits to help mitigate the impact of inflation. The State Pension for 2026/27 is set to increase by 4.8%, protected under the government’s Triple Lock guarantee. This guarantee ensures pensions rise by the highest of inflation, average earnings growth, or 2.