State pension age? You could be missing out on thousands – one man landed £133k windfall

“There is no legal requirement for DWP to notify people, either individually or generally, about eligibility for SP; however, DWP provides a claim invitation to ensure as many citizens are prompted to claim. Reminders are not issued.”

Steve Wilkie, Managing Director of Responsible Life, said: “Any number of people who have reached state pension age could be missing out on millions of pounds.

“It sickens me to think of the sacrifices some will be enduring to make ends meet, unaware that those hardships are completely unnecessary.

“We will never know much money is collecting in the government’s coffers instead of being returned to people who have contributed all their lives but it’s time the government did the right thing.