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UK Retired Women Face 36.5% Income Gap, Urgent Reforms Needed

8/22/2025

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A TUC report indicates UK retired women experience a 36.5% income gap compared to men, resulting in a £7,600 annual shortfall.
This gap is over twice the gender pay gap, leaving women without pension income for four months annually.
The report calls for reforms to rectify these retirement income inequalities.

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Story summary

A TUC report indicates UK retired women experience a 36.5% income gap compared to men, resulting in a £7,600 annual shortfall.
This gap is over twice the gender pay gap, leaving women without pension income for four months annually.
The report calls for reforms to rectify these retirement income inequalities.