Guides for employers, providers and advisers
A guide to State Pensions
A guide to State Pensions [NP46] - [PDF file size 530kb]
This guide is for advisers and members of the public who want to know more about state pensions.
Important information
This leaflet is currently being updated. We anticipate that the updated version will be available shortly. In the meantime, please be advised that the information on page 7 regarding the restricted availability of State Pension forecasts is no longer correct. State Pension forecasts are available to everyone, regardless of when they reach their State Pension age.
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