Andy Burnham '£602 payments' for state pensioners born after 1950

NewsCost Of LivingPensionMillions of over-65s could be set for bumper payments07:35, 16 Jul 2026Some pensioners could be set for bumper pay increases under the next Prime Minister Andy Burnham.‌Forecasts have shown how much the full state pension could climb by under triple lock rules.‌The policy ensures the pension rises each year in line with whatever is highest out of inflation, wage growth and 2.5%.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham automatic £200 payments for state pensioners born before 1960Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppAnd the full pension, paid to everyone who has retired since 2016, could jump by over £600 next April, based on last year's figures.‌It comes amid growing calls for Burnham to scrap the triple lock when he enters Number 10. But he has ruled out making any changes.