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When can I take my State Pension in the UK?
The State Pension Age is currently 66 for both men and women, rising to 67 between 2026 and 2028 and to 68 between 2044 and 2046. The full new State Pension for 2025/26 is £230.25/week (£11,973/year).
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You can claim the UK State Pension from your State Pension Age, which depends on your date of birth. In 2025/26 the State Pension Age is 66. It is scheduled to rise to 67 between April 2026 and April 2028 for everyone born between 6 April 1960 and 5 April 1978. A further rise to 68 is planned between 2044 and 2046, although this may be brought forward — the government must review timing periodically. The full new State Pension (for those reaching State Pension Age after 6 April 2016) is £230.25/week or £11,973/year for 2025/26. You need 35 qualifying years of National Insurance contributions to receive the full amount, and at least 10 years to receive any State Pension. You can check your forecast on gov.uk and choose to defer claiming — your pension increases by 1% for every 9 weeks deferred (about 5.8%/year).
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This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.