It's commonly claimed that the UK has the most paltry state pension among rich countries, based on one of the most cited measures. We look at how the UK state pension, and retirement income more generally, actually stacks up against what elderly people receive abroad. Looking abroad: People often say the UK has the most paltry state pension among rich countries - we look at how it stacks upHow does the state pension measure up against retirement income in other countries? Currency conversion rates as at 6 April 2021 - the day the new UK State Pension rate came into effect (£1 to €1.17 and DKK 8.71). (Source: HoC Library)So how generous is the UK state pension?

Source: Daily Nation July 31, 2021 07:30 UTC