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State Retirement Pension

When you reach state pension age you may become entitled to a State Retirement Pension. This section is designed to answer some of the questions you may have about how the State Retirement Pension system works.

If you would like this information in another format, such as large print or audio tape, please contact the Information Resources Team on 020 7278 1114.

The details in this leaflet should be correct from 7 April 2008
to 5 April 2009. Every effort has been made to ensure that
the information contained in this leaflet is correct. However,
things do change, so it is always a good idea to seek advice
on your personal situation.
You can check whether there have been changes by calling SeniorLine on 0808 800 6565 (0808 808 7575 in Northern Ireland).
 

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