Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Do not refer to the state pensions as a benefit
Closed
288 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
I want the government to clarify my state pension is not a benefit. I paid National Insurance Contributions along with my employer.
Timeline
| 17 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
288
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
17 Apr 2025
Closed
17 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.