Question: are pensioners getting a rise this year?
Answer: The rise means those on the "new" state pension will receive £175.20 per week in the 2020-21 tax year, up from £168.60, while the basic state pension, for those who retired before April 2016, will rise from £129.20 to £134.25. This represents an increase of £6.6 and £5.05 a week respectively.