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Do not refer to the state pensions as a benefit

Submitted by Renate Benson on Friday 14th March 2025

Published on Thursday 17th April 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 17th October 2025

Signatures: 288

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Benefits ~ Contributions ~ Employers ~ insurance ~ National Insurance ~ Pensions ~ state pension ~ The State

Petition Action

Do not refer to the state pensions as a benefit

Petition Details

My Pension increase letter state's "ABOUT THE GENERAL INCREASES IN BENEFITS". I think my state pension is not a benefit, I have paid National Insurance Contributions and so did my employers.

Additional Information

I want the government to clarify my state pension is not a benefit. I paid National Insurance Contributions along with my employer.


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