‘I’m having to choose between heating and eating,’ says pensioner

Then pension triple lock means that payments will rise by over 10% in April

We’ve heard that the Prime Minister has committed to increasing pensions in line with inflation, after some Tory MPs raised concerns that the manifesto pledge could be ditched.

While it’s good news for some, the increase won’t come into force until April, STV News spoke to one pensioner who says she can’t wait until then.

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