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<p /> <p>The bulk of individuals receiving UK state pensions overseas voluntarily
moved abroad whilst in their twenties and thirties. This means they will have spent
the majority of their working lives outside the UK and contributing to the economy
of their country of residence. For the small minority of pensioners who decide to
move overseas at retirement it is advisable that they check the implications for their
state pension before moving. There is no evidence of a proven behavioural link between
the up-rating policy for the state pension and pensioner migration. Furthermore, it
is not the role of the Government to encourage (or discourage) pensioner migration.
The decision to move abroad is voluntary and remains a personal choice dependent on
the circumstances of the individual, which will differ from person to person, and
of which implications for their state pension is just one factor.</p>
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