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Waspi Launches Legal Battle Over Pension Inequality

2/25/2025

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Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) is gearing up for legal action against the UK government, demanding justice for 3.6 million women denied compensation due to the rising state pension age. Despite admitting to communication failures, the government stands firm against a £10.5 billion compensation scheme, prioritizing taxpayer costs. Waspi chair Angela Madden insists this decision is legally unjust.

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Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) is gearing up for legal action against the UK government, demanding justice for 3.6 million women denied compensation due to the rising state pension age. Despite admitting to communication failures, the government stands firm against a £10.5 billion compensation scheme, prioritizing taxpayer costs. Waspi chair Angela Madden insists this decision is legally unjust.