P · Glossary
Pension triple lock
State pension uprating mechanism — rises by highest of CPI / wages / 2.5%.
The State Pension triple lock guarantees the basic and new State Pension rise each April by the highest of: CPI inflation, average wage growth, or 2.5%. Ensures real-terms protection of state pension value.
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