Andy Burnham £575 boost for state pensioners - but not all over-65s

NewsCost Of LivingPensionNot all pensioners get the same amount from the Government11:42, 01 Aug 2026The state pension is rising by hundreds of pounds this year - but not all over-65s are getting the same amount.‌Younger pensioners will find themselves £575 better off over this financial year.‌But the majority of retirees receive an older version of the state pension which is worth less.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham new £300 charge for drivers of these popular modelsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppPeople who retired before 2016 receive the basic state pension, worth £9,614 a year.‌Everyone who has retired over the last decade is on the full state pension, much higher at £12,547.There is a large gap between the two rates, but older seniors may also receive top-up payments to at least