Pension

[Lyric]

Correct me if I am wrong but we are expecting a rise to our Government Pension from April 1st. This should be enough to be noticeable. In the past a pension payable today i.e. the middle of April has had a pro rata increase for two weeks the balance paid in May.
Is there a clue out there as to why this has not happened.

[anyroads]

Just "Googled" this...

It says the increase is effective from 10th April.

Think that is your answer...

anyroads

[Unicorn]

Mine was due on Monday (10th) but they paid it last week without increase as, presumably, some sort of sneaky saving.

[anyroads]

I imagine everyone will get exactly what they were due. May take a month or so to even out.

anyroads

[jonbar.1]

Mrs Jonbar & I usually get "part" increases in the April payments then the full increases after that.

[Parilla]

UK state pensions are paid in arrears, not in advance.

Parilla

[anyroads]

So Unicorn, except for perhaps a day or so, you should receive your full increase in May !

anyroads

[Manchesteral]

I was recently informed by the dept of work and pensions that my pension will increase by 67 pounds sterling per month this year !

[Lyric]

I was recently informed by the dept of work and pensions that my pension will increase by 67 pounds sterling per month this year !

Is there a reason for this ?

[El Cid]

Presumably the annual triple lock increase.

Sid

[Lyric]

Sorry I read as decrease and was concerned.

[Manchesteral]

I was recently informed by the dept of work and pensions that my pension will increase by 67 pounds sterling per month this year !

Is there a reason for this ?

I have no idea, I guess it's just a general increase, anyway it's an extra night out !