New State Pension - What is New State Pension?

New State Pension is money paid to people who reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016.

If you reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016, you may be entitled to the Basic State Pension.

You can check the date that you reach State Pension age on Gov.UK: Check your State Pension age page. 

Applies to: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Age rules: Currently, State Pension age is 66. This is expected to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Type of benefit: Non means tested, contributory

Taxable: Yes

Administered by: The Pension Service