Could You Be Missing Out on Extra Pension | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

If you were born before April 6, 1951 (men) or April 6, 1953 (women), you might be entitled to an extra £922 a year on top of your State Pension — that’s the Additional State Pension. If you’re newer to the system, you may still inherit part of it from a spouse or civil partner. The amount varies based on your National Insurance record and whether you were “contracted out.” For those who started receiving their pension before April 6, 2016, it should appear automatically. If you’re unsure, contact the Pension Service — and if you’re eligible to inherit, you could get up to half of your…