Qualifying period for single-tier pension set at 10 years

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People will have to build up at least 10 years of National Insurance payments or equivalent credits to be eligible for the single-tier state pension.

Pension minister Steve Webb (pictured) confirmed the minimum qualifying period (MQP), which will apply to anyone reaching state pension age (SPA) after the April 2016, in a written statement today....

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