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State Pension toolkit

Information to help people understand the State Pension and the changes from 6 April 2016.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 18 December 2014
• Last updated: 6 April 2017 — See all updates

On 6 April 2016, the State Pension scheme was replaced by a clearer one. This means people will know from a much younger age how much State Pension they’re likely to get. It will enable them to plan better for their retirement. Any eligible person who reaches State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016 will receive the new State Pension.

Get to know your State Pension at yourpension.gov.uk

State Pension guidance

Check your State Pension age

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  • 12 August 2021
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• New State Pension: Information for employers and trustees with open, contracted-out defined benefit pension schemes
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Published 18 December 2014
Last updated 6 April 2017 + show all updates

1. 6 April 2017

   Updated to take account of changes from 6 April 2017.

2. 6 April 2016

   Updated following the State Pension changes on 6 April 2016.

3. 16 March 2016

   Added resource pack for stakeholders and employers to the toolkit.

4. 15 October 2015

   Added 'New State Pension: handouts' to 'Promotional material. The handouts help explain the new State Pension – including how to increase it and how National Insurance credits might help.

5. 21 July 2015

   Added new publication – 'New State Pension: if you’re contracted-out of additional State Pension'.

6. 19 March 2015

   Added guidance for pension advisers about State Pension top up.

7. 18 December 2014

   First published.