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As of Jan. 6, 2026, the UK's State Pension supports 13 million people, with payments up to £230.25 weekly and Pension Credit available for low-income retirees.
As of January 6, 2026, the UK’s State Pension supports about 13 million people, with payments up to £230.25 weekly for the New State Pension and £176.45 for the Basic State Pension, depending on National Insurance history.
The State Pension age is 66, and recipients can no longer claim certain DWP means-tested benefits like Universal Credit, Income-related ESA, and Income Support.
Pension Credit remains available for low-income pensioners, offering up to £4,300 annually and unlocking additional support such as housing benefits and free TV licences.
Over 700,000 eligible individuals are not claiming Pension Credit, often due to misconceptions.
The earliest claim for those over 80 is three months before turning 80.
A partir del 6 de enero de 2026, la pensión estatal del Reino Unido apoya a 13 millones de personas, con pagos de hasta £ 230.25 semanales y crédito de pensión disponible para jubilados de bajos ingresos.