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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Seneca Cabrera

Are You Qualified For The State Pension Error Payout? You Could Be Eligible for Up to £10,000 — Here's How

HRP NI HMRC National Insurance
In the UK, the state pension age is currently 66 and is already due to increase to 67 by 2028, with a further rise to 68 scheduled between 2044 and 2046. (Credit: Pixabay)

An official correction programme is underway to repay missed pension entitlements worth up to £10,000, following historic errors affecting women and over-80s. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are reviewing National Insurance (NI) records going back to 1978.

The move follows the discovery that Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) credits were not properly recorded for some parents and carers. The issue has led to underpayments for more than 300,000 people, with repayments already exceeding £735 million. The full review is expected to continue until 2027.

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