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UK State Pension Age Set to Rise to 67, Sparking Controversy

2/12/2026

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The UK state pension age rises from 66 to 67 in April 2026, affecting millions of workers born after April 1960.
Future legislation could raise the pension age to 68 between 2044 and 2046, as discussions continue about accelerating this change.
Campaigners from Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) seek compensation for inadequate communication about pension changes for women born between 1950 and 1960.

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The UK state pension age rises from 66 to 67 in April 2026, affecting millions of workers born after April 1960.
Future legislation could raise the pension age to 68 between 2044 and 2046, as discussions continue about accelerating this change.
Campaigners from Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) seek compensation for inadequate communication about pension changes for women born between 1950 and 1960.