People of State Pension age living on own 'due extra £200 a week'
The rate for a single pensioner is due to increase to £201.05 per week from April
People of State Pension age living on their own could be due £200 per week from April.
State Pension payments are set to rise by 10.1% for approximately 12.6 million people across Great Britain, with the increase aiming to reflect the rising cost of living.
The rate for a single pensioner is due to increase to £201.05, rising by £18.45 from £182.60. Meanwhile, the figure for a couple will stand at £306.85, up by £28.15 from £278.70.
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