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UK Government Reviews Compensation for Affected Waspi Women

11/11/2025

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The UK government will reconsider compensation for women affected by the rise in the pension age, announced by Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.
The review follows new evidence related to the 2007 Department for Work and Pensions report not previously considered.
About 3.6 million Waspi women say the increase came too quickly and left them unprepared.
Courts involved in related litigation have been notified.

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Story summary

The UK government will reconsider compensation for women affected by the rise in the pension age, announced by Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.
The review follows new evidence related to the 2007 Department for Work and Pensions report not previously considered.
About 3.6 million Waspi women say the increase came too quickly and left them unprepared.
Courts involved in related litigation have been notified.