HMRC blunder could rob millions of state pension

  Figures seen by the Daily Mail suggest that between 2004 and 2009 some 9.3 million NI payments have not been matched to worker records.  The scandal is the latest to involve HMRC, following last year's crisis which left millions paying the wrong amount in tax. These latest mistakes could jeopardise victims' right to claim a full basic state pension, currently £97.65 a week, which is available only to those who have paid NI for at least 30 years. Particularly at risk is anyone who retired before last April. At that time only those with 44 years of contributions could claim a ful...