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A question re: Widow's pension

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Could anyone tell me if Widow's pension is affected by a private pension?
If someone had a private pension coming in, would Widow's Pension be reduced...
Thanks, I have searched the governments websites but could not find an answer...
Good Luck All
:grouphug:..thanks to all Posters
:grouphug:

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  • EdInvestor
    EdInvestor Posts: 15,749 Forumite
    Have you tried this website:

    https://www.entitledto.com
    Trying to keep it simple...;)
  • margaretclare
    margaretclare Posts: 10,789 Forumite
    Rharni wrote: »
    Could anyone tell me if Widow's pension is affected by a private pension?
    If someone had a private pension coming in, would Widow's Pension be reduced...
    Thanks, I have searched the governments websites but could not find an answer...

    What do you mean by widow's pension?

    Maybe the reason you didn't find an answer is that there ain't no such thing.

    If it happens to be a means-tested benefit that you're talking about rather than a pension, then of course it will be reduced by other income coming in.

    Margaret
    [FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Æ[/FONT]r ic wisdom funde, [FONT=Times New Roman, serif]æ[/FONT]r wear[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]ð[/FONT] ic eald.
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  • Rharni
    Rharni Posts: 1,161 Forumite
    Sorry, obviously got it wrong. I was told there was a 'Widows Pension'..it must be some sort of benefit. It seems it's called Bereavement Allowance now...

    Just panicking I guess....
    Good Luck All
    :grouphug:..thanks to all Posters
    :grouphug:
  • jem16
    jem16 Posts: 19,583 Forumite
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    Widow's pension still exists for those who already received it before the changes came about in 2001(or 2002 I'm not sure).

    It has now been replaced by Bereavement Allowance and Widowed Parent's Allowance.
  • hardpressed
    hardpressed Posts: 2,099 Forumite
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    It's known as Widow's Benefit, not Widow's Pension.
  • EdInvestor
    EdInvestor Posts: 15,749 Forumite
    Rharni wrote: »
    Could anyone tell me if Widow's pension is affected by a private pension?
    If someone had a private pension coming in, would Widow's Pension be reduced...


    Looks like the answer is No. :)
    Widow's Pension is payable regardless of capital and is not affected by the widow working.

    This is logical in that it is based on the widow's late husband's NI contributions to the state pension. The latter is not affected by other earnings either.

    Of course there might be an effect on your tax liability.

    Trying to keep it simple...;)
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