State pensions are likely to rise by 2.6% next April.

Experts say it will add more than £3 to the current basic state pension of £125.95 a week, and over £4 to the new full state pension of £164.35 per week.

The triple-lock system means state pensions rise in line with either September’s inflation, earnings or 2.5% – whichever is the highest.

Inflation eased from 2.7% in August after a fall in food and drink prices last month, said the Office for National Statistics.