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<p>The Government does not hold this information. The Government is committed to supporting
our pensioners and the State Pension is the foundation of support for people in retirement.
In 2021/22 there were 200 thousand fewer pensioners in absolute poverty (after housing
costs) than in 2009/10.</p><p> </p><p>In April, the State Pension saw its biggest
ever cash increase - rising by 10.1%. The full yearly amount of the basic State Pension
will be over £3,050 higher in cash terms than in 2010 That is £790 more than if it
had been uprated by Prices, and £945 more than if it had been uprated by earnings
since 2010.</p><p> </p><p>The Standard Minimum Guarantee in Pension Credit has also
increased by 10.1% from April 2023. It extends CPI protection to those who rely on
the Standard Minimum Guarantee in Pension Credit at a cost of £700 million above the
statutory minimum requirement. The same percentage increase will apply to the threshold
for access to the Savings Credit for those who reached State Pension age before April
2016.</p><p> </p><p>Pensioners with a low income may qualify for help with their rent
and council tax, and if receiving Pension Credit, other housing costs such as ground
rent and certain service charges.</p>
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