Petition · HM Treasury
Debate the removal of the right of British citizens abroad to pay class 2 NICs
Closed
31 signatures
What the petition asks
British citizens abroad will no longer be able to pay class 2 national insurance contributions to obtain a UK State pension. This has been in place until now, and UK citizens may have planned their future financial security around this scheme.
Some British citizens abroad are in low paid jobs with local salaries, and may not have been in their country of residence long enough to accrue a reasonable pension there. We also believe that we carry out cultural diplomacy and promote Britain.
Timeline
| 12 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
31
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
12 Jan 2026
Closed
12 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Aug 2026.