General · 21 September 2026
State pension will reach £13,000 next April
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The flat-rate state pension is set to top £13,000 a year next April, but one in eight people haven't checked their forecast. You generally need 35 years of National Insurance contributions to qualify for a full state pension. HMRC's chief customer officer, Myrtle Lloyd, is encouraging all individuals to review their forecast and determine if they can increase their entitlement.
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