Pensioners: Poverty
2026-05-19 · Department for Work and Pensions · 3191 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to tackle pensioner poverty in South Holland and the Deepings constituency.
Answer
The Government is committed to supporting pensioners, ensuring they have financial security and dignity in retirement. From 6 April, both the basic and new State Pensions increased by 4.8%, benefitting over 12 million pensioners by up to £575.Pension Cred...