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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
76 April 20252026 — See all updates

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Your State Pension explained

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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.

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Published 17 November 2014
Last updated 76 April 20252026 + show all updates

  2. Figures updated for 2025-26.

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Update history

2026-04-06 00:01
Updated with the latest benefit rates, effective from 6 April 2026.

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.