State pension
In August 2008 we reached the magic centenary of the introduction of the state pension.It is now over 100 years since Lloyd George introduced state pensions in August 1908 with the passing of the Old Age Pensions Act.
The first state pensions paid up to five shillings to people with minimum income over the age of 70 and entitlement was means tested.
Since then, state pensions have changed a great deal and they now provide income for many. But is this income sufficient and do enough people qualify for it?
UNISON supports the concept of a state pension, but we must continue to lobby for improvements so that state pensions reflect fair value, provide enough income for the least well off, and make a real difference to people’s lives in retirement.
Latest updates
Transsexual people get equal State Pension rights
If you were born between 24 December 1919 and 3 April 1945 and can provide evidence of a relevant gender reassignment surgery before 4 April 2005 you may find that you could be entitled to additional State Pension payments plus a refund of certain National Insurance contributions paid post age 60.
Check your State Pension Age and Entitlement
Check your State Pension Age and entitlement by applying for a State Pension forecast<
Government consults on changes to the State Pension
(05/04/2011) The Government has outlined plans to potentially radically reform the state pension system through the potential introduction of a universal, flat-rate payment of around £140 per week for future pensioners.
Sign a petition to oppose State Pension Age changes!
(18/02/11) - UNISON's Labour Link is supporting a campaign to stop the Government changing the pensionable age despite a coalition commitment not to change the rules until 2016 at the earliest.
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