Pensions Reform

We will change the way in which carers’ contributions accrue for pension entitlement under both the basic state pension and the state second pension. We will make it easier for carers to earn a state second pension credit. The entitlement that currently applies to those looking after a child under six will be extended to those looking after a child under 12. As for carer’s credit, on which we intend to consult, we want to extend basic state pension credits to those caring for more than one person if the time spent on that combined caring totals 20 hours at week. At present, the total must be more than 30 hours a week.