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Pension Age to 68 by 2046, £6 bn Annual Savings

7/15/2026

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  • The pension review will raise the state pension age to 68 by 2044-46, seven years earlier than planned.
  • Treasury officials say the change will save about £6 billion a year from 2037.
  • Five million people born April 1977-April 1978 will work an extra year and lose roughly £12,500 each.
  • Sir Steve Webb warned the move will test Prime Minister Andy Burnham and will need clear legislation soon.