WASPI women could get £45k windfall in state pension loophole

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WASPI women could get £45k windfall in state pension loophole
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The news emerged after a lesser-known loophole was revealed - and it is one that the government has committed to reimbursing

Eligible women could be in line for a significant state pension windfall, with backdated payments potentially reaching up to £45,604, after the discovery of a somewhat obscure loophole.

For individuals who find themselves earning less than 60 per cent of their spouse's state pension, an adjustment to elevate their income up to this threshold may be applicable. The well-known MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has drawn attention to this gap in the system.

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