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  1. State Pension

    The State Pension is a regular payment made to you by the government once you reach State Pension age. Find out more from Age UK.

  2. The new State Pension

    The full rate of the new State Pension will be £221.20 per week (in 2024-25) but what you will get could be more or less. Find out more at Age UK.

  3. State Pension underpayment errors

    Age UK explains how arrears of underpaid state pension are likely to total £3 billion over the next 6 years.

  4. State Pension information guide

    Download our guide to find out more about the State Pension.

  5. Changes to State Pension age

    The State Pension age is the earliest age you can claim your State Pension. It is gradually increasing and now depends on when you were born. Visit Age UK.

  6. The State Pension triple lock

    Age UK Policy Manager Sally West shares the charity's views on the State Pension triple lock.

  7. Pension Credit

    Pension Credit is a benefit that provides extra money for people over State Pension age and are struggling to make ends meet. Read more from Age UK.

  8. The old State Pension (before 2016)

    Information about how the state pension is forecast, calculated and paid is provided by Age UK. Find out all you need to know about the basic State Pension.

  9. Attendance Allowance

    Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of illness. Read more from Age UK.

  10. Benefit rates 2026-27

    Age UK outlines the main changes affecting older people, including Attendance Allowance, State Pension, Pension Credit and Universal Credit.

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