Guidance
Your new State Pension explained
Guidance to help people understand the changes to the State Pension from 6 April 2016.
- From:
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Published
- 17 November 2014
- Last updated
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87 April20242025 — See all updates
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The new State Pension is for people who reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016.
The changes are designed to simplify the State Pension. We want people to know what to expect from their State Pension and to support them in planning for their retirement. This guide explains the main changes.
Updates to this page
Published 17 November 2014
Last updated 87 April 2024
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2025-04-07 00:01
Figures updated for 2025-26.
2024-04-08 00:01
Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 8 April 2024.
2023-04-10 00:15
Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 10 April 2023.
2022-04-11 09:30
Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 11 April 2022.
Details
The new State Pension is for people who reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016.
The changes are designed to simplify the State Pension. We want people to know what to expect from their State Pension and to support them in planning for their retirement. This guide explains the main changes.
Updates to this page
Published 17 November 2014
Last updated 87 April 2024
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Update history
2025-04-07 00:01
Figures updated for 2025-26.
2024-04-08 00:01
Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 8 April 2024.
2023-04-10 00:15
Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 10 April 2023.
2022-04-11 09:30
Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 11 April 2022.
Details
The new State Pension is for people who reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016.
The changes are designed to simplify the State Pension. We want people to know what to expect from their State Pension and to support them in planning for their retirement. This guide explains the main changes.
Updates to this page
Published 17 November 2014
Last updated Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-04-07 00:01
Figures updated for 2025-26.
2024-04-08 00:01
Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 8 April 2024.
2023-04-10 00:15
Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 10 April 2023.
2022-04-11 09:30
Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 11 April 2022.