Andy Burnham £238 payments for state pensioners living on their own

NewsCost Of LivingAndy BurnhamThe Pension Credit rates were increased back in April 202615:58, 01 Aug 2026Andy Burnham will hand state pensioners living on their own £238 in the form of increased Pension Credit before next April. The Pension Credit rates were increased back in April 2026, with Mr Burnham now in charge of administering the benefit.‌Under Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rules, if you're single and your weekly income is below £238.00 in 2026-27, guarantee credit tops up your income to this amount.‌If you have a partner, it tops up your joint weekly income to £363.25. To qualify, you must live in the UK and have reached state pension age (currently 66).‌READ MORE Andy Burnham £960 blow for workers earning between £12,571 and £50,270Savings credit is only available for p