Pensions

[Rowland2094]

I receive a state pension - my wife has a pension forecast which states she will receive an amount similar to me but a friend has suggested that she will get only about one half because we cohabit. Is this true?

[buildersmate]

No, that is not right.
Most of what you will want to know is here.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefit s/PensionsAndRetirement/StatePension/DG_100146 71
Individuals accrue pension separately, such that assuming your wife has worked (and/or has NI credits for years looking after children), she will get a pension in her own right.