Voluntary National Insurance: Is It Worth Topping Up Your State Pension?

Filling gaps in your National Insurance record can add about £358 a year to your State Pension. Here is what it costs, when it is worth it and the deadlines.
Smart retirement guides in the UK
Smart retirement guides in the UK

Filling gaps in your National Insurance record can add about £358 a year to your State Pension. Here is what it costs, when it is worth it and the deadlines.

Grandparents who look after grandchildren under 12 can claim National Insurance credits that boost their State Pension. Here is who qualifies and how to apply.

The State Pension age started rising from 66 to 67 in 2026. See the full timetable by date of birth and how to plan around it.