12.7 million UK retirees face State Pension payment delays; DWP urges eligible individuals to claim.
DWP warns pensioners of payment delays as 12.7 million UK retirees rely on State Pension, with over one million in Scotland. State Pension, a contributory benefit, needs to be actively claimed by those reaching the retirement age of 66 (men and women) and having contributed at least 10 years of National Insurance. Failing to claim could lead to delayed payments, so DWP urges eligible individuals to act quickly.
July 14, 2024
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