State pension: Some Britons may get less than others simply due to their date of birth | Personal Finance | Finance

State pension payments are split into a two-tiered system. People will fall into different categories depending on their date of birth and when they retired.

First is the basic state pension, which is the older state pension scheme.

This can be claimed by men born before April 6, 1951, and women born before April 6, 1953.

Those who were born later will need to claim the new state pension instead.

The new state pension was introduced back in 2016, but has specific rules on eligibility.

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Laurie366 remarked: “Introducing two levels of state pension was a big mistake, and it is way past the time this needs to be rectified.”

While Graham MJ added: “Our costs are the same and sometimes even higher as we get older.

“The situation needs an equitable and fair solution.”

A Government spokesperson previously told Express.co.uk the full yearly amount of the basic state pension is now over £2,300 higher than in 2010.

It added: “We recognise that millions of households across the UK are struggling to make their incomes stretch to cover the rising cost of living, which is why, in addition to the more than £22billion announced previously, we are providing over £15billion in further support, targeted particularly at those with the greatest need. 

“This year we’ll support more than 12 million pensioners through our Energy Bill Support Scheme and Winter Fuel Payments. On top of this, all pensioner households will receive an additional £300 to help them cover the rising cost of energy this winter. 

“We also continue to work with stakeholders to increase awareness of Pension Credit – including as part of a recently launched campaign – with take-up now at its highest level since 2010. Those receiving Pension Credit will also be eligible to receive an extra £650 Cost of Living payment.”