People approaching retirement are being warned that they could soon lose eligibility for certain benefits, with some payments stopping once the State Pension kicks in. Figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that 13 million people across the UK currently receive the State Pension.

This regular payment can be up to £230.25 per week for those on the New State Pension (claimed after 6 April 2016), or £176.45 weekly for the Basic State Pension (Category A or B). The amount you get from this contributory benefit depends on how many National Insurance years you've built up before reaching the current retirement age of 66.

As highlighted by the Daily Record, a minimum of 10 years is needed to qualify for any State Pension payment. For those nearing the official retirement a

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