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Waspi Challenges Pension Age Rise in High Court

11/11/2025

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Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) challenges the Department for Work and Pensions in a High Court judicial review on December 9 and 10.
Waspi seeks compensation for the rise in the state pension age from 60 to 66.
Campaigners argue that inadequate notification left many financially unprepared for retirement.
The Parliamentary Ombudsman found significant failings by the DWP, but the Government maintains its stance against compensation.

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Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) challenges the Department for Work and Pensions in a High Court judicial review on December 9 and 10.
Waspi seeks compensation for the rise in the state pension age from 60 to 66.
Campaigners argue that inadequate notification left many financially unprepared for retirement.
The Parliamentary Ombudsman found significant failings by the DWP, but the Government maintains its stance against compensation.