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National Insurance Credits

New National Insurance credits for Armed Forces spouses and civil partners

Baroness Altmann, Former Minister for Pensions (May 2015 to July 2016), 27 June 2016 - National Insurance Credits, New State Pension

We want to make sure that the Armed Forces and their families receive fair treatment from the nation which they serve, as set out in the Armed Forces Covenant. As well as the new State Pension, this year has also seen the launch of a new National Insurance credit designed to help Armed Forces spouses and civil partners protect their future State Pension.

Helping carers to boost their State Pension

Baroness Altmann, Former Minister for Pensions (May 2015 to July 2016), 18 March 2016 - National Insurance Credits

Carers give so much to society, but too many of them don’t realise that they’re missing out on a credit which could boost their State Pension.

Understanding the State Pension part one: how National Insurance builds up State Pension

Baroness Altmann, Former Minister for Pensions (May 2015 to July 2016), 13 October 2015 - National Insurance Credits, New State Pension

This blog will just focus on how NI payments help you build up your State Pension. I hope it will give you a better idea of how the system works.

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This is an official blog from the Department for Work and Pensions.

There are three big pension revolutions happening – the new State Pension, Automatic Enrolment and the tax Freedoms.

This blog aims to help you understand what the changes mean for you.

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