The state pension is not a topic which is always easy to understand. First of all, there are two types of state pension - and the type you get depends on when you were born, as well as your sex. Whether you claim the new state pension or the basic state pension, there are certain factors which will determine how much you can get. The full amount for both types of the state pension recently rose, in line with the triple lock guarantee.
The state pension amount rises each year in the UK, but some people living overseas may not see the increase
This was introduced by the coalition government in 2011, in order to ensure that the state pension amount rises each year.
The maximum basic state pension amount is currently £129.20 per week.
Ahead of the rise for the 2019/2020 tax year, this stood at £125.95.
Meanwhile, the current full new state pension is £168.60.
In the previous tax year, the maximum you could get was £164.35.
Some people will choose to live abroad for a whole host of reasons.
State pension: It could be bad news for some people who are spending retirement overseas (Image: GETTY)
However, despite being based overseas, they may still be able to claim the UK state pension.
The government website states that this is possible if you’ve paid enough UK National Insurance contributions to qualify.
If you live overseas for only part of the year, you should choose which country you want
