uk pension in spainJust heard a couple

It's because they had not paid in to the uk system for enough years you have to pay in for min 35 years to get a full pension 

OK John,so if fully contributed in uk,there would be no deduction in spain ??

That's correct I have just got my uk pension here in Spain no deductions 

Many thanks John,So glad to here this,thought this was going to be our first stumbling block....

First I've heard of such a thing, I'd say John is correct as people I know on pensions here get no reductions except a slightly lesser rate due to not enough contributions during working life.

They might have meant the extras like winter heating allowance.  Otherwise I can't imagine what it could be.

Could be after 31st December 2020, annual increases will not be paid. Same system as Australia now. Currently an EU agreement. 

You do however pay tax on your oap pension in Spain.  I don't know what the tax threshold is over here but I believe it's lower than in UK.  Don't get caught like we did if you become residents.  We had to pay 4 years back tax plus interest plus fines!  So get a good English speaking accountant.  

the couple on the tv had not worked and paid enough contributions in the UK for the full state pension.  And it's correct you have to pay tax on your income here in Spain including your state pension.  However, if you had been taxed in the UK on it when you should have paid the tax in Spain you can claim back the tax from the UK.