Key facts
- Hundreds of thousands of state pensioners have been underpaid.
- Pensioners over 65 are being urged to check for potential underpayments.
- The potential underpayment could be as much as £7,000.
This situation highlights potential systemic issues within the state pension payment system. The investigation aims to identify the scope of the underpayments and ensure affected individuals receive the correct amount they are entitled to, which could significantly impact their financial well-being.