How to check your state pension age and the calculators that help work out when you will retire

YOUR state pension is a valuable benefit that helps to make sure you have a comfortable retirement.

This year, the full state pension is worth £221.20 a week. Over 12 months, that adds up to £11,502.40.

Typically, this goes up each year by the highest of either the rate of inflation, average earnings or 2.5%. This is called the “triple lock” guarantee.

Your state pension age, which...