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State retirement pensions. For private or company pensions see 'pensions'.
Information provided applies to England & Wales
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The State Pension is a regular payment people can claim when they get to State Pension age. Most people build up some State Pension, but the amount they get varies. It's worth understanding how you build up State Pension and how much income it will give you in later life.
Information about the new State Pension - a regular payment from the government that you can claim if you reached State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016.
When you reach state pension age you may become entitled to the new State Pension. Answers some of the questions you may have about how the new State Pension system works.
If you put off claiming your State Pension, you can earn either extra State Pension or a one-off taxable lump sum payment. Knowing your options helps you make better decisions when you reach State Pension age.
This factsheet explains what Pension Credit is and who can claim it. Gives information about housing costs, change of circumstances, how to claim and what to do if you disagree with a decision.
The earliest you can get your State Pension is when you reach your State Pension age. If you retire before you reach this age, you’ll have to wait till then to claim your State Pension. Retiring early may affect the amount of State Pension you receive.
