
British pensioners in Spain get 4.8% State Pension boost – but voluntary top-ups now cost more
British pensioners living legally in Spain are benefiting from an automatic 4.8% increase to their UK State Pension for the current 2026/27 tax year. Because Spain is part of the European Economic Area (EEA), it is one of the designated locations where the UK’s “triple lock” mechanism applies, protecting expat






