State of confusion: Half of UK adults in the dark about the State Pension

What you need to know about the new state pension in 2025

The State Pension is one of those things many of us vaguely think about but rarely look into until we’re close to retirement. It can feel a bit complicated, especially with all the changes over the years. So let’s break it down in simple terms. Back in 2014, the government decided the State Pension needed a shake-up. The goal was to make it easier to understand and fairer for everyone. That led to the Pensions Act 2014, which brought in a new sy…

Half of UK adults in the dark about the state pension

Standard Life’s Retirement Voice report identified a widespread lack of awareness around the state pension.

State of confusion: Half of UK adults in the dark about the State Pension