172:, the state pension age had been 60 for women, and 65 for men. The Act changed this so that the women's pension age would be made equal with men, but that the transition should only be phased in from 2010 to 2020. In 2006, a cross party Parliamentary report again recommended equalisation of ages on the basis of equal treatment of both sexes. It also recommended a rise in the state pension age for both men and women to 68 between 2024 and 2046. The rationale for the age rise was that people would be living longer in the future. This was put into effect by the
114:
system changed in 1975, the contribution rules were somewhat different. To receive the benefit, a person needed to have a minimum of 3 qualifying years (156 weeks) of flat-rate contributions (2 years, prior to July 1948), and have maintained a yearly average of 50 (weeksâ) contributions from either
1151:
record of the individual. Each year that
National Insurance was paid is called a qualifying year. For 2023â2024 to be a qualifying year you need to earn at least ÂŁ6396 if you are an employee, or ÂŁ6725 if you are self-employed, and have paid (or been credited with) National Insurance contributions
1131:
For individuals who reached SPA before 6 April 2016, deferred pensions are increased by 1% for every 5 weeks that the pension is not claimed (approximately 10.4% per year). Alternatively pensioners who have deferred their pension can claim a lump sum and an unenhanced pension. The lump sum is the
205:
failed to reverse decisions to accelerate the equalisation of the pension ages on the ground that not enough notice was given. The
Conservative Party in its 2019 manifesto stated that it would not change the rules, while the Labour Party committed itself to compensating women who were unfairly
141:
Coming into effect each April, the uprating is based on the previous
September's CPI inflation, along with the annual increase in weekly earnings averaged over May to July. The triple Lock has been replaced for one year for the 2022 increase with a double lock with the average earnings element
1315:
was issued in April 2011, followed by a White Paper in
January 2013. Rights already earned to a Second State Pension would not be lost. In the 2013 budget it was announced that introduction of the single tier pension would be brought forward by one year to 6 April 2016.
1158:
Men born before 6 April 1945 needed 44 qualifying years for a full basic State
Pension, and women born before 6 April 1950 needed 39 years; to get any State Pension, an individual needed 25 per cent of the qualifying years required for a full pension.
129:
The benefits paid under basic State
Pension are increased in April each year to pensioners living in the UK and in certain overseas countries which have a social security agreement with the UK that includes British pension uprating, in line with the
1800:, "Labour's Angela Rayner told BBC News: "The government failed the women who were born in the 1950s. They stole their pension."... Conservative minister Nicky Morgan told the BBC "there isn't the money available" to compensate the Waspi women."
101:
In years where fewer than 52 weeks' NI were paid, the year is disregarded. With fewer qualifying years smaller, pro-rata, pension is paid. People who were contracted-out paid lower NI contributions will receive a lower state pension.
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From 6 April 2010 until 5 April 2016, men born after 5 April 1945 and women born after 5 April 1950 needed 30 qualifying years for a full Basic State
Pension, with a single qualifying year required to get any State Pension.
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a "rebate-derived amount" if they have paid smaller
National Insurance contributions because they were "contracted out" of the Second State Pension Scheme (or its predecessor, the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme).
1332:
The new, single-tier State
Pension would eventually remove the need for Pension Credit. It is also proposed that various rules regarding marriage, divorce and bereavement would be phased out. This would mean that
1228:
No provision has been made for married partners to claim a reduced pension under the New State
Pension, as it is intended people will have longer working lives and personal contribution records to claim against.
1584:
1209:
basic State Pension of less than 60 per cent of the full basic State Pension, then when she reaches her State Pension Age, she will have her basic State Pension topped-up to 60 per cent of her husband's
1323:
a "protected amount" if they have already earned a second State pension greater than ÂŁ37 a week (which is the difference between the current basic State Pension and the proposed flat-rate pension), and
27:. Benefits vary depending on the age of the individual and their contribution record. Currently anyone can make a claim, provided they have a minimum number of qualifying years of contributions.
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People in certain circumstances, such as caring for a severely disabled person for more than 20 hours a week or claiming unemployment or sickness benefits, can claim National Insurance credits.
1166:
Since 6 April 2016, 35 qualifying years are needed to receive the full new state pension. State Pension amounts can be reduced if the pensioner was in a contracted-out works pension scheme.
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The amount of the basic State Pension received is calculated by multiplying the full rate by the number of qualifying years and dividing by the number of years needed for the full rate.
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2105:
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Replacing Home Responsibility Protection (HRP) with a new system of weekly credits for parents and carers so that they can build up some entitlement to the Additional State Pension.
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Before April 2016, a wife or husband could claim extra basic State Pension based on the National Insurance contributions paid by his or her husband or wife (this extra is called a
1915:
1190:, although this will be very small if the individual was "contracted out" of this arrangement. Since April 2002 NI contributions have earned an additional State Second Pension.
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Entitlement was based on the amount of contributions paid, which are used to buy âunitsâ. Each unit bought is valued at 17½p in 2024/25; the maximum possible benefit is ÂŁ15.10
1139:
For individuals who reach SPA on or after 6 April 2016, deferred pensions are increased by 1% for every 9 weeks that the pension is not claimed (approximately 5.8% per year).
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is a benefit payable to men born on or after 6 April 1951, and to women born on or after 6 April 1953. The maximum amount payable is ÂŁ221.20 a week (April 2024 - April 2025).
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The new "single-tier" State Pension would be worth ÂŁ144 a week (in 2012-13 terms). Provided they have 35 qualifying years, individuals would actually receive ÂŁ144 a week,
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138:, meaning that the benefit rises each year by either the annual price inflation, or average earnings growth, or a guaranteed 2.5% minimum, whichever is the greatest.
56:) is a benefit payable to men born before 6 April 1951, and to women born before 6 April 1953. The maximum amount payable is ÂŁ169.50 a week (April 2024 - April 2025).
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The government originally proposed that in April 2017 the basic State Pension and Second State Pension should both be replaced by a single, flat-rate pension. A
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pension based on their wives' contribution record. Similarly, civil partners who reach State Pension Age on or after 6 April 2010 are able to claim a
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calculated that a single adult in the UK in 2023 needs at least ÂŁ29,500 a year to have an acceptable standard of living, up from ÂŁ25,000 in 2022.
2018:
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removed. This was because the government believed there was a statistical anomaly due to Covid having depressed the 2020 earnings figures.
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1912:
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Reduction of the qualifying years for a full basic State Pension from 44 years for men and 39 years for women to 30 years for both.
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91:: 30 qualifying years (years in which NI contributions were paid) for contributors claiming between 6 April 2010 and 5 April 2016;
45:
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2080:
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The contribution conditions for basic State Pension were changed so that it is easier for everyone to build up some entitlement.
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1985:
1930:
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at the rate in effect on the date when they left the UK, or on the date when they applied for a pension, whichever is later.
49:
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211:
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The basic State Pension's yearly increase is determined by a rule known as the âtriple lockâ, it being the greatest of:
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1658:"How much income is needed to live well in the UK in 2023? At least ÂŁ29,500 â much more than many households bring in"
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NI contributions paid between April 1978 and April 2002 result in an entitlement to an additional pension from the
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24:
97:: 35 qualifying years (years in which NI contributions were paid) for contributors claiming from 6 April 2016.
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84:(NI) contribution history. To qualify for a full pension (amounts given above), an individual would require:
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End of the option to contract out of the Additional State Pension through money-purchase private pensions.
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Raising the State Pension age for both women and men from 65 to 68 in three stages between 2024 and 2046.
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accelerated the rise of the state pension age to 66 for both men and women by 6 October 2020. Under the
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134:. All state pensions for these pensions are protected by the "triple lock" guarantee introduced by the
2024:
214:
refused the women's application for permission to appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal.
198:, the coalition government again accelerated the rise in the state pension age to 67 by 6 April 2028.
1971:
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1913:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensionsandretirementplanning/StatePension/Basicstatepension/DG_10014671
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Married women with young children and carers can claim credits of National Insurance contributions.
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against the decision of the High Court was dismissed on 15 September 2020. On 31 March 2021 the
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202:
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NI contributions paid between April 1961 and April 1975 result in an entitlement to a small
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1994:
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Pensioners living in other countries without a current agreement (which includes most
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1796:'General election 2019: What is Labour offering to Waspi women?' (25 November 2019)
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the age of 16, or since 5 July 1948, or the date they began insurable employment).
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is an existing welfare benefit that forms part of the United Kingdom Government's
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44 qualifying years (for men), or 39 years (for women) - prior to 6 April 2010
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Individuals with less than a full record of qualifying years, may elect to pay
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This applies to people whose pension age falls after this date, not before it.
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Pensioners with low incomes, or without enough qualifying years can claim
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amount of pension payments foregone plus interest at 2% per year over the
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1689:. UK Parliament Briefing Paper. House of Commons Library. 11 April 2019.
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A new approach was introduced following the findings of the all-party
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pension that existed at the implementation date would be preserved.
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1881:"Application to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions"
2106:"2010 to 2015 government policy: State Pension simplification"
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The current ages for the state pension in law are as follows:
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affected by the changes in the pension age. An appeal to the
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An 'age addition' of 25p a week is paid to people over 80.
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basic State Pension, once her husband reaches pension age.
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713:
2074:"The single-tier pension: a simple foundation for saving"
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It is possible to defer claiming a State Pension at SPA.
131:
2200:
1550:"Your National Insurance record and your State Pension"
1173:, in order to boost their record for pension purposes.
2132:"Pensions Act - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament"
1987:
Security in retirement: towards a new pension system
1827:"Supreme Court denies Backto60 state pension appeal"
1811:
R (Delve) v Secretary of State for Work And Pensions
1782:
R (Delve) v Secretary of State for Work And Pensions
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Security in retirement: towards a new pension system
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These changes are now law, they were enacted by the
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Security in retirement: towards a new pension system
1705:â links to PDF of Briefing Paper Number CBP-01457,
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2023:, Department for Work and Pensions, archived from
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1250:
1217:Men, born after 5 April 1945, are able to claim a
80:' welfare benefit, and depends on an individual's
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1341:pensions for everyone, although any rights to a
1268:published in May 2006. The key provisions were:
1281:the growth in retail prices as measured by the
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2068:
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1931:Graduated Retirement Benefit (GRB) explained
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1631:"Triple Lock shifts to Double Lock in 2022"
1611:. UK Parliament. 4 February 2021. CBP-07812
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1337:pensions (see above) would be replaced by
1171:voluntary National Insurance contributions
2043:
2041:
2161:Guardian Special Report - State Pensions
1278:the growth in national average earnings;
1147:The basic State Pension is based on the
855:Men and women born between 1960 and 1978
714:Men and women born between 1953 and 1960
1570:National Insurance Act 1965, schedule 2
1381:Pension provision in the United Kingdom
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2049:"A State Pension for the 21st Century"
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1911:Understanding the basic State Pension
1386:Women Against State Pension Inequality
71:
35:
2459:Social security in the United Kingdom
2174:
1849:"State Pension Deferral - Your Guide"
1371:State Earnings-Related Pension Scheme
1188:State Earnings Related Pension Scheme
50:State Earnings-Related Pension Scheme
2202:State benefits in the United Kingdom
2086:from the original on 23 January 2013
1655:
1306:
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163:
59:
2112:from the original on 18 August 2013
1656:Este, Jonathan (10 November 2023).
1582:Social Security Agreement Countries
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118:
13:
2138:from the original on 28 March 2015
1232:
1193:
105:
14:
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1893:from the original on 5 April 2011
1861:from the original on 3 April 2012
2251:Employment and Support Allowance
1968:Department for Work and Pensions
1948:Home Responsibilities Protection
1709:by Djuna Thurley and Rod McInnes
221:Women born between 1950 and 1953
201:In May 2019, a challenge in the
2391:Education Maintenance Allowance
2124:
2098:
2011:
1978:
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136:2010â2015 coalition government
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16:Type of UK government pension
2423:Severe Disablement Allowance
1602:"Djuna Thurley, Rod McInnes"
1264:in 2006 and the white paper
1181:Graduated Retirement pension
46:Graduated Retirement Benefit
7:
2393:(abolished in England only)
2298:Disability Living Allowance
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2166:Claiming - State Pensions
1435:"The basic State Pension"
1152:based on these earnings.
1134:Bank of England base rate
1707:Frozen overseas pensions
1609:House of Commons Library
1572:, accessed 14 April 2024
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76:The State Pension is a '
1460:"The new State Pension"
1699:: CS1 maint: others (
156:countries) have their
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2256:Flexible Support Fund
2235:Jobseeker's Allowance
2020:The Pensions Act 2007
727:date of reaching SPA
243:date of reaching SPA
2308:Attendance Allowance
1963:About Pension Credit
1376:State Second Pension
1283:Consumer Price Index
868:date of reaching SPA
234:date of reaching SPA
125:Frozen state pension
54:State Second Pension
25:pension arrangements
2418:National Assistance
2408:Council Tax Benefit
2366:Bereavement Benefit
2000:on 16 December 2010
89:basic State Pension
72:Contribution record
42:basic State Pension
36:Basic State Pension
2433:Invalidity Benefit
2413:Incapacity Benefit
2230:Working Tax Credit
1918:2011-10-30 at the
1637:. 12 November 2021
1587:2010-09-11 at the
1262:Pension Commission
1149:National Insurance
1088:66 years 11 months
1068:66 years 10 months
871:date of birth from
862:date of birth from
721:date of birth from
237:date of birth from
228:date of birth from
179:However, when the
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145:In November 2023,
112:National Insurance
82:National Insurance
78:contribution-based
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2329:Child Maintenance
2291:Disability relief
2286:
2285:
2246:Carer's Allowance
2216:Income assistance
1767:Pensions Act 2014
1753:Pensions Act 2011
1719:Pensions Act 1995
1350:Pensions Act 2014
1307:Pensions Act 2014
1256:Pensions Act 2007
1205:If a woman has a
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1048:66 years 9 months
1028:66 years 8 months
1008:66 years 7 months
988:66 years 6 months
968:66 years 5 months
948:66 years 4 months
928:66 years 3 months
908:66 years 2 months
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192:Pensions Act 2011
174:Pensions Act 2007
170:Pensions Act 1995
164:State Pension age
95:new State Pension
66:new State Pension
60:New State Pension
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2059:on 8 April 2011.
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1833:10 December
1743:, para 3.32
1667:12 November
1555:14 November
1490:14 November
1313:green paper
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260:6 Nov 2013
168:Before the
110:Before the
2448:Categories
2090:15 January
2053:dwp.gov.uk
1421:References
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1339:Category A
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1200:Category B
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254:6 Jan 1952
203:High Court
123:See also:
52:, and the
31:Background
2384:Ambiguous
1786:EWHC 2552
1513:20 August
1117:68 years
848:66 years
188:coalition
2136:Archived
2110:Archived
2081:Archived
2031:25 April
2004:25 April
1916:Archived
1897:25 March
1888:Archived
1856:Archived
1585:Archived
1469:10 April
1444:10 April
1360:See also
1124:Deferral
1108:67 years
2266:Old age
2209:Current
2142:9 March
1935:SunLife
1865:1 April
1741:Cm 6841
1739:(2006)
1641:15 July
1615:15 July
1534:22 July
2401:Former
2116:18 May
1464:GOV.UK
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287:age 60
48:, the
2359:Other
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1722:s 126
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1392:Notes
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2144:2015
2118:2013
2092:2013
2033:2011
2006:2011
1899:2011
1867:2012
1835:2022
1770:s 26
1724:and
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