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Women Prepare Legal Action Over Pension Age Denial

3/19/2026

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Lawyers for women affected by state pension age changes plan legal action after government's second denial of compensation in January.
Waspi, the Women Against State Pension Inequality group, cites legal errors and maladministration in the government's decision-making.
A report suggested compensation of £1,000 to £2,950 per person could be warranted.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said ministers would reconsider the refusal in light of new evidence.

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Lawyers for women affected by state pension age changes plan legal action after government's second denial of compensation in January.
Waspi, the Women Against State Pension Inequality group, cites legal errors and maladministration in the government's decision-making.
A report suggested compensation of £1,000 to £2,950 per person could be warranted.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said ministers would reconsider the refusal in light of new evidence.