Social security and pensions - Working in the UK - British Council



	Directgov – the widest range of government information and services online. Includes information about social security, benefits and pensions.

Directgov

	Social security and pensions

If you come to live and work in the UK you may need to know whether you are covered by social security and what benefits you may be entitled to. You may also be planning for the future, in which case you will need to know about the pension system, and the difference between the state pensions and private pensions.

Social Security

Find out about National Insurance contributions and whether you are covered by UK social security. You can also find information about the types of benefits available to you.

Pensions

Find out about the two state pensions that exist in the UK and the different types of private pension available. You can also learn how to transfer pensions from one country to another.

Jobs

Funding

Visas and permission to work

Tax

Qualification recognition

Information for employers