National insurance contributions
What you should know about the State Pension
The basic State Pension is a government-administered pension. It is based on the number of qualifying years gained through National Insurance contributions (NICs) you've...
How the State Pension is paid ?
Your State Pension is paid directly into your bank, building society, Post Office® or National Savings account that accepts Direct Debit payment.
If you’re registered...
How to claim your State Pension
The Pension Service should automatically send you a claim form four months before you reach State Pension age.
If you haven't received this form three...
If you don’t qualify for the full State Pension
If you reach State Pension age before 6 April 2010
If you don't qualify for the full basic State Pension, but have 25 per cent...
How much could you expect from the State Pension?
In 2009-2010, the full basic State Pension is £95.25 a week. The full basic State Pension for a married woman using her husband’s National...
Carers : Protect your pension
One in five carers is forced to give up employment in order to look after someone, and this causes gaps in their pension record....
