Bank holidays are those for England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different dates. A price cap date marks the start of a new cap period, not the direction of prices. Sources: HMRC and GOV.UK, Ofgem, the GOV.UK bank holidays list.

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Figures for 2026/27

£241.30a week	full rate of the new State Pension from 6 April 2026, up from £230.25; an individual award can be lower · The April rise	2026/27
£184.90a week	full rate of the basic State Pension from 6 April 2026, up from £176.45 · The April rise	2026/27
4.8%	Triple Lock uprating of both full rates, set by earnings growth; certain additional components rose by 3.8% · The April rise	2026/27
£12,570a year	Personal Allowance, the income on which no Income Tax is due for most people · Tax on the State Pension	2026/27
£85,000per claim	maximum reimbursement under the bank transfer (APP) scam rules in force since 7 October 2024 · Bank transfer scams	PSR
£1,723a year	Ofgem’s typical-household figure for dual fuel by Direct Debit under the cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026; actual bills depend on use · The energy price cap	Oct–Dec
£526fee	probate application fee in England and Wales for estates over £5,000, since 13 July 2026 · Probate	2026
£30,000maximum	Disabled Facilities Grant for home adaptations in England (Wales £36,000, Northern Ireland £25,000) · Disabled Facilities Grant	2026/27

Official rates and limits (DWP, HMRC, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, Payment Systems Regulator, Ofgem, GOV.UK), checked on 28 October 2026. They are published standard figures and maximums; none of them is a personal payment, refund or saving.

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