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  • Pensions

    Topics:
    • Benefits and pensions
    The Department administers all aspects of State Pension for the people of Northern Ireland. It is also responsible for the implementation of the new State Pension system which was introduced on 6 April 2016.

    More in this topic

    • Benefits and pensions - how to apply
    • General benefits information
    • Pension information
    • Pension Schemes Bill 2020
    • Social security policy and guidance
    • Social Security Standards Committee minutes
    • State Pension Reforms
    • Pension Credit toolkit
    • Statutory Guidance – Occupational and Personal Pensions
    • Interministerial Group for Work and Pensions

    Related to Pensions

    Most recent publications

    • Annual up-rating of Social Security Pensions, Benefits and Lump Sum Payments 2025/26 - screening

      Published 27 March 2025
    • The Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 - screening

      Published 12 March 2025
    See all publications in this topic

    Most recent consultations

    • Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future

      Published 22 January 2026 Closes 05 March 2026
    • Pensions Investment Review: Unlocking the UK pensions market for growth

      Published 12 December 2024 Consultation closed
    See all consultations in this topic

    Most recent news items

    • Minister says Pension Credit check could unlock crucial cost of living support

      Published 27 October 2025
    • Communities Minister urges early access to state pension in terminal diagnosis cases

      Published 9 June 2025
    See all news in this topic

    Access to information

    How to request information from the Department for Communities including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme. You may also request your own personal information, via a Right of Access Request.

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