The state pension is currently £155.65/ week but ONLY if you have completed a full 35 “qualifying” years of contribution through the National Insurance contributions that you pay.
Each year that you are short of this number of Qualifying years your pension will be reduced by £4.45/ week.
LeeP can help you plan a tax efficient strategy to ensure you meet your “qualifying years” for your state pension. Email polly@leepfinancial .co.uk or call us on 01733 699033.