More than 12.4 million people throughout the UK currently receive crucial financial support through the State Pension, including over 981,000 people living in Scotland.
The State Pension can be claimed by those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which currently stands at 66 for both men and women, and who have paid sufficient National Insurance contributions.
However, as reported by the Daily Record, many people who are approaching this age in 2022 may be unaware that the State Pension is not paid automatically by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
