State pensioners born after 1951 in line for £489 increase in April under Andy Burnham

State pensioners born after 1951 are set for a 3.9 per cent increase in payments next April under Andy Burnham. This forecasted hike, aligned with the DWP triple lock promise, will raise payments by £489 to a total of £13,037. This adjustment reflects average weekly wage growth of 3.9 per cent recorded between May and July. Consequently, eligible individuals are in line for additional monthly payments of £121 or approximately £9 per week in boosts.