https://kingston-news.co.uk/tag/state-pension/ Recent content in state pension on Kingston News Hugo en-GB Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://kingston-news.co.uk/state-pension-2026-age-amount-and-forecast/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://kingston-news.co.uk/state-pension-2026-age-amount-and-forecast/ <p>State pension is the foundation of retirement income for most British people, yet many lack clarity about how much they will receive, when they can claim it, and what they can do to increase their pension. Understanding the basics now can help you plan more effectively.</p> <h2 id="state-pension-age-and-the-scheduled-increase">State pension age and the scheduled increase</h2> <p>Your State Pension age is the earliest age at which you can start receiving state pension. This age has been rising in recent years and will continue to do so. If you were born between 6 April 1960 and 5 April 1978, your State Pension age is between 67 and 68. The government reviews State Pension age regularly, so if you&rsquo;re younger, your State Pension age will be higher than those currently retiring.</p>