Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error
Summary
More than 1,000 military veterans in the UK have been told they must repay thousands of pounds due to overpaid pensions caused by a clerical error. The Ministry of Defence is recovering the money but is also investigating each case and offering support to affected veterans.Key Facts
- Over 1,000 retired military personnel are being asked to repay money from pension overpayments.
- 335 veterans were overpaid a total of £5.1 million because of incorrect National Insurance calculations.
- One veteran, Ray Lawton, was told he owes £8,000 and had his monthly pension cut from £550 to £365.
- A private company, Equiniti, manages the pension scheme and admitted system errors caused the overpayments.
- Some veterans face debt demands totaling tens of thousands or even six-figure sums.
- About a third of those affected have repaid their debts, and others have repayment plans.
- The Ministry of Defence says it must recover funds paid in error but is trying to handle the situation sensitively.
- Some veterans and former officials believe certain debts should be wiped due to the nature of the mistakes.
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