Andy Burnham confirms rule for 13 million state pensioners

NewsCost Of LivingPensionThe Prime Minister has been urged to make a bold decision15:44, 05 Sep 2026Burnham has come under pressure over the triple lock.(Image: Scott Heppell/PA Wire)The Government is likely to come under increasing pressure to scrap the state pension triple lock over the next 12 months.‌It comes after Andy Burnham confirmed there were no plans to ditch the policy.‌The triple lock ensures the rate climbs every year in line with whatever is highest out of inflation, wage growth or 2.5%.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham cutting payments for 4 million state pensioners born before 1960READ MORE: Andy Burnham new bank account rules for households with £10,000 savingsBut this can - and often does - result in costly above-inflation hikes.‌And that looks set to be the case once again in Ap