Frozen Pensions Leave Expats Struggling

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Frozen Pensions Leave Expats Struggling
British pensioner Christopher Lee, 70, living in Thailand, has spoken out against the UK’s "immoral" frozen pensions policy, which has left him and over 450,000 other retirees receiving outdated payments. Since relocating from Wrexham in 2010, Lee’s pension has remained at £137 per week, well below the current UK rate. Despite rising living costs and widespread calls for reform, the government maintains that unfreezing pensions would be financially unsustainable.

[Will B Good]

Don't know that this is legal or even works, but I received the following advice.......move to Turkey for a month or so, and inform DWP of your new address. This will 'reset' your pension ........ then back to Thailand whenever you wish. 

[rough diamond]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

Don't know that this is legal or even works, but I received the following advice.......move to Turkey for a month or so, and inform DWP of your new address. This will 'reset' your pension ........ then back to Thailand whenever you wish. 

As I understand it you really need your bank account that the state pension is to be paid into to be the same country. Also most banks need a "home" address in that same country.

I am NOT saying that it is a rule but it makes life much easier.