As Jean says, uk pensions are the lowest by far in Europe. Always has been. In the 60 s my aunts in Germany couldn't believe how little pension my mum got here and it just carried on. I remember pensioners freezing in their homes, starving, which is why the triple lock was introduced to stop by by guaranteeing a tiny annual increase to stop it drifting even further down.
If they now remove the triple lock as has been discussed recently then our pension will do just that. Drift southward,
After working full time from 15 til retirement I am on £130 pw which equates to £18 per day. Not a lot to keep a home, pay bills, buy food, run a car and have the occasional treat or outing.
I do what I can for charity but will be keeping my winter fuel allowance as it’s needed.