• Standard Life’s 2026 Retirement Voice report found 49% of UK adults expect universal State Pension access at retirement, down from 51% in 2025.
• The full new State Pension will rise 3.9% in April 2027, exceeding £13,000 annually for the first time.
• Proposed triple-lock changes from April 2030 would retain annual increases of at least inflation or 2.5%, tracking earnings over time.
• Working beyond State Pension age is expected by 51% of respondents, rising to 58% among Millennials.
• Retirement-income concerns persist: 51% fear savings and income will not last throughout retirement; 48% of future retirees feel finances are outside their control.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Standard Life plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 21, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.