Here’s why people are delaying claiming the state pension – and the risks involved

You can get almost 6% more in state pension if you hold off claiming it – but it takes a long time to earn it back ...

State Pension scheme sees thousands get higher payments

For those under the current system, payments rise by 1% for every nine weeks of delay, equivalent to 5.8% a year. Those who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016 were entitled to a far more ...