Expats will see the cost of building up a UK state pension increase by more than 400 per cent from next month. The state pension change will affect Britons working in places such as DubaiHow do the current rules work? To receive the full state pension, you must pay NICs for 35 years, with a minimum of 10 years needed to receive any pension at all. If there are gaps in your National Insurance (NI) record, you will not get a full state pension. If you live and work in the UK, NICs are usually paid automatically through your salary.

Source: The Times March 29, 2026 11:16 UTC