State pensioners born before 1953 losing £56 per week due to DWP rule

NewsCost Of LivingDWPThe full state pension is worth £241.3013:17, 15 Aug 2026State pensioners born before 1953 are finding themselves £56.40 worse off a week compared to younger retirees. Under the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) scheme, the basic and new state pension are two different rates.‌The full state pension is worth £241.30, while the basic rate is £184.90. That's a £56 difference. People who reached state pension age before 6 April 2016 are on the basic rate.‌You need to have at least 30 years of national insurance contributions to receive the full amount. If you're a woman born before 6 April 1950 or a man born before 6 April 1945, you may need more, so it's a good idea to seek specialist advice.‌READ MORE HMRC new 'per mile' charges coming for drivers from SeptemberBefo