1,859 UK individuals potentially underpaid state pensions, over 100,000 may be affected; DWP sends letters to relatives of deceased.
FOI request reveals UK's DWP identified 1,859 people potentially underpaid state pensions; over 100,000 individuals may be affected. Letters sent to relatives of deceased, who can claim underpaid funds; amounts range from a few pounds to thousands. Government will retain funds if relatives do not respond to DWP. Former pensions minister, Steve Webb, urges people to act quickly upon receipt of DWP letters.
August 25, 2024
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