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Pensions

New state pension

2026/27

2025/26

2024/25

Full rate £241.30 £230.25 £221.20
Transitional rate below full rate 4.7991% 4.0913% 8.5112%
Protected payment 3.80% 1.70% 6.70%
 

Old state pension

2026/27

2025/26

2024/25

Category A or B basic pension £184.90 £176.45 £169.50
Category B (lower) basic pension - spouse or civil partner's insurance £110.75 £105.70 £101.55
Category C or D - non-contributory £110.75 £105.70 £101.55
Additional pension 3.80% 1.70% 6.70%
Maximum additional pension (own + inherited) £230.54 £222.10 £218.39
 

Pensions tax relief

2026/27

2025/26

2024/25

Member contribution allowance (higher of 100% UK taxable earnings or) £3,600 £3,600 £3,600
Lump sum allowance £268,275 £268,275 £268,275
Lump sum and death benefit allowance £1,073,100 £1,073,100 £1,073,100
Overseas transfer allowance £1,073,100 £1,073,100 £1,073,100
Annual allowance limit £60,000 £60,000 £60,000
Money purchase annual allowance £10,000 £10,000 £10,000
Tapered annual allowance £260,000 £260,000 £260,000
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