Policy Area

Pensions and ageing society

We are living longer but many people are not saving towards their retirement. By modernising the State Pension and protecting important benefits for older people, we will make sure everyone is able to enjoy a secure future.

Your State Pension

The State Pension is a regular payment from the government that you can claim once you reach State Pension age.

How much could you get?

Your State Pension amount is based on your own National Insurance record. Find out how much you could get today.

Working past State Pension age

Find out about your options if you decide that you don’t want to stop working when you reach State Pension age.

Workplace pensions

Whatever size business you work for, even if it’s just you and your boss, you may benefit from a workplace pension.

Get to know your options

You can get free, impartial advice on your pension from the government service Pension Wise. Book your free appointment today.

Latest

1. DWP benefits statistical summaries

   • updated 23 April 2018
   • Collection

2. Universal Credit and you

   • updated 19 April 2018
   • Guidance

3. HMT Preston guidance

   • updated 16 April 2018
   • Collection

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Announcements

1. More support for disabled people plus other welfare and pension reforms start in April

   • 9 April 2018
   • Press release

2. One million people lifted out of absolute poverty

   • 22 March 2018
   • Press release

3. One million employers enrol staff into a workplace pension

   • 13 February 2018
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Overseas pension transfers and the advice requirement

   • 27 March 2018
   • Consultation outcome

2. British Steel Pension Scheme

   • 19 March 2018
   • Consultation outcome

3. Defined benefit pension schemes: security and sustainability

   • 19 March 2018
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. Universal Credit and you

   • 19 April 2018
   • Guidance

2. Overseas pensions: recognised overseas pension schemes notification list

   • 15 April 2018
   • Guidance

3. Armed forces compensation: a guide

   • 9 April 2018
   • Guidance

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Statistics

1. Flexible payments from pensions

   • 24 January 2018
   • Official Statistics

2. Pensioners’ incomes series: financial year 2015/16

   • 15 December 2017
   • National Statistics

3. State Pension top up: 12 Oct 2015 to 17 Sept 2017

   • 14 December 2017
   • Official Statistics

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Detailed guides

1. Appeal to the Care Standards Tribunal

   How to appeal if you're excluded, removed or suspended from a register to work with or care for children or vulnerable adults. Read more

2. Coal liabilities

   Information about the entitlements the government provides to coal miners that worked for British Coal, and their widows. Read more

3. Judicial Pension Board terms of reference

   Terms of reference for the board, which helps the Lord Chancellor to manage and govern the judicial pension schemes. Read more

4. Judicial Pension Scheme Advisory Board terms of reference

   Terms of reference for the board, which provides advice to the Lord Chancellor on possible changes to the Judicial Pension Scheme 2015. Read more

5. Preston guidance: March 2017

   Preston factors (earnings and interest factors) are provided for employers. Read more