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Additional State Pension, also known as the State Second Pension or SERPS, is extra money on top of your basic State Pension.
The Additional State Pension is an extra amount of money you could get on…
There is no fixed amount for the Additional State Pension. How much you…
You reached State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016 You will not get…
You could only contract out of the Additional State Pension if your…
You do not have to do anything to claim the Additional State Pension. If…
If your spouse or civil partner dies, you may be able to inherit part of…
If you get divorced or your civil partnership is dissolved the court can…
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Robinson on 2 January 2026.
Preston factors (earnings and interest factors) are provided for employers.
Read the Council Directive 2003/48/EC of 3 June 2003 on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments.
This guidance is for employers and trustees on the ending of contracting-out of the additional State Pension from 6 April 2016.
Use these forms to claim State Pension and tell us where you want your pension paid, if you live abroad.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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