State pension is something many Britons are entitled to and it comes as a reward for a long working career and national insurance contributions.
For those who reach the state pension age, they will receive the state pension in the form of a regular payment made by the government.
There are currently two types of state pension which are the new and basic form.
Both can be claimed at the age of retirement, but the state pension age varies between the new and basic state pension.
State pension UK: What are the different state pensions? How to know what you will get
Why are there two state pensions and which applies to who?
The new state pension came into effect in 2016 and whether pensioners are entitled to this or not depends on their date of birth, according to AgeUK.
Women born after 5 April 1953 and men born after 5 April 1951 will receive the new state pension.
This was introduced to stop confusion for those born before these dates and already receiving the previous pension.
The earliest someone can receive the new state pension is when they reach state pension age.
The full amount pensioners can receive wit is currently £164.35 per week, but this depends on their
