Published 1 year ago

Ministers reportedly scrap plan to bring forward rise in UK state pension age

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Ministers have reportedly delayed plans to bring forward a rise in the state pension age amid falling life expectancy in the UK. The state pension age, which is currently 66, was due to rise to 68 after 2044 but reports earlier this year suggested ministers had planned to bring the increase forward to between 2037 and 2039.

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The Guardian

Ministers reportedly scrap plan to bring forward rise in UK state pension age

Falling life expectancy and fears of voter unhappiness thought to be behind rethink about increase to 68 late next decade

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Ministers delay plan to raise state pension age to 68

Announcement had been due in May but has been delayed until after election

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Plans to raise UK state pension age to 68 delayed by MPs

The decision to delay the age increase comes as France is swept with protests over the same controversial topic.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Rise is state pension age is put on hold – report

Plans to bring forward a planned rise in the state pension age have been put on hold amid fears of a backlash from middle-aged voters, it has been reported.

1 year ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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