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New State Pension: glossary

An explanation of words and phrases used in guidance about the new State Pension.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 27 March 2015
• Last updated: 6 April 2016 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 6 April 2017

We published this information to help explain the introduction of the new State Pension from 6 April 2016. We do not plan to update it.

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New State Pension: glossary

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This glossary explains the meaning of words and terms used in guidance about the new State Pension, like ‘contracted out’ and ‘deferral’ and ‘qualifying year’.

Published 27 March 2015
Last updated 6 April 2016 + show all updates

1. 6 April 2016

   Updated the glossary following the State Pension changes on 6 April 2016.

2. 27 March 2015

   First published.