UK pension review reveals widespread payment errors

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reports that 13 million people in the UK receive state pensions, with many payments being incorrect. A review by DWP and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is underway to identify historical errors and potential back payments averaging £11,905. Former DWP employee Sandra Wrench advises pensioners to check their annual uprating letters for payment errors. She highlights that those who reached state pension age before April 2016 may be underpaid due to missing Home Responsibilities Protection for child care. Changes to state pension rates will take effect in April 2025, with the basic state pension increasing. Wrench also notes that divorced individuals should inform DWP of their status to potentially increase their pension based on their ex-spouse's contributions.