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State pensioners could lose thousands they're owed by the Department for Work and Pensions - because their pension records may be DELETED. Former Liberal Democrats Pensions Minister Sir Steve Webb has spoken out over the issue.

Sir Steve, who is now a legal partner with a law firm, raised concerns that some records are being deleted, making it "virtually impossible" to correct past errors in state pension payments.

Multiple errors in state pension payments have been spotlighted in recent years and in some cases the people affected died before they could be put right. Errors can potentially be fixed even after someone has died, with the money due going to heirs.

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