State pension: National Insurance rules mean you may not receive the full sum - check now

Rules slightly differ for the self-employed who need to earn at least £125 per week, or £6,515 per year to qualify. 

For this reason, then, those who work part time, are on a low income, or who have taken time out of work should pay particular attention. 

Thankfully, though, this is not something which has to be left to chance and the Government’s state pension forecast tool can provide a bigger picture.

The online tool can help Britons understand how much state pension they are set to get, and when.