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Emma Munbodh & Alexander Smail

DWP announces State Pension top-up change that could boost income

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has relaxed rules regarding the topping of the State Pension, meaning people could potentially boost their retirement income.

The DWP has temporarily halted the six-year deadline for topping up missing qualifying years of National Insurance contributions.

This means that people have the opportunity to increase the amount of money they will get through the State Pension when they claim it.

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