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Draw Miners' Pension at 50?

Hi all.

A friend of mine used to be a miner over 25 years ago and believes that he can draw 100% of his pension when he turns 50 this year. Please can I ask if this is true?

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  • xylophone
    xylophone Posts: 45,825 Forumite
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    http://www.mps-pension.org.uk/editorimages/members%20handbook.pdf

    Seems to be the members' "Bible".

    A deferred member of the scheme?

    "Early retirement choices
    Benefits can be taken before age 60, at
    a reduced rate. For the majority of MPS
    members, the earliest age at which
    reduced benefits can be taken is age 50.

    However, during 2010, the earliest age
    at which reduced benefits in most UK
    pension schemes can be taken will
    increase from age 50 to age 55.
    In the MPS, where members had an
    unconditional right to a reduced pension
    at 50, they will retain that right."
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