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 use the GOV.UK calculator to check when you'll reach state pension age. 

Applies to: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Age rules: The state pension age is currently 66. It's expected to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Type of benefit: Non- means tested , contributory

Taxable: Yes

Administered by: The Pension Service, Northern Ireland Pension Centre