State pension will undergo six key changes from next month

Married Woman’s Pension

The fourth change relates to the Married Woman’s Pension – a type of the basic state pension.

Under the old scheme, women could derive payments from their spouse or civil partner’s National Insurance contributions.

The sum is worth 60 percent of the basic state pension rate, and the DWP has confirmed this will rise from £85.00 to £93.60 per week.

Over 80s pension

In addition, another change relates to the over 80s state pension.

Individuals cannot get the over 80 pension if they reached state pension age on or after April 6, 2016, but for older people, this could be particularly useful.

Eligibility is not based on the National Insurance contributions one has made.