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The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show the State Pension currently provides a regular financial income for 13 million older people across the country, including more than one million retirees living in Scotland. ‌

This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance (NI) contributions. ‌

However, many people approaching retirement age may not be aware that to receive the full New State Pension payment of £230.25 each week, they will need around 35 years’ worth of NI contributions. This is just an average number of years as some people may have been ‘contracted out’ and will need more N

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