Martin Lewis says tens of thousands of people could be owed a £6,000 payment after DWP error

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Martin Lewis has said that thousands of people in the UK are owed a £6,000 payment after a DWP error. The Money Saving Expert founder issued advice in a special episode of his ITV programme dedicated to all things pensions.

On the latest instalment of his Martin Lewis Money Show, Martin discussed the all-important topic and answered viewers queries as well as giving advice on how you can increase your pension pot.

During the 90-minute episode the financial guru urged those eligible to make a claim as around 100,000 people are entitled to receive up to £6,000 back, reports the Echo. READ MORE: Expert's five key warnings to renters when moving into a new home Speaking on his namesake show on Tuesday evening (February 21), the consumer champion said: "Make sure you look this up if it smells like it is relevant to you or someone you know. "There are hundreds of thousands due an average of £6,000 back in underpaid state pensions because of a former DWP error." He added: "Married women and widows may have been underpaid.

It's complicated." Martin then went on to explain more about the situation as he said: "If the old state pension, so those ages 70 or above roughly, was less than 60% of their husband's, first of all there's some automatic top ups and backdating and they're working through it now so you'll get them. "If your husband was 65 after March 16 2008 and the wife's pension didn't rise when he retired and it's under 60% you may get that top up.