UK urges pensioners to check eligibility as gaps in National Insurance could reduce payments.

The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging state pensioners to check their eligibility for full pension payments, as gaps in National Insurance contributions could lead to lower payments. Individuals must have at least 10 qualifying years on their National Insurance record, which can be earned through employment, receiving credits for being unemployed, sick, or a parent/carer, or by making voluntary contributions. The DWP recommends using the HMRC app to review contributions and eligibility.

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