It’s vital to stay informed about these forthcoming changes, particularly if you have a retirement plan in place
The State Pension age in the UK is currently set to start rising from 66 to 67 from 2026, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for men and women by 2028.
Some people, born between certain dates, will see the change take effect next year.
The Pensions Act 2014 accelerated the increase in the State Pension age from 66 to 67 by eight years.
Under the changes, people born between March 6, 1961 and April 5, 1977 will be able to claim the State Pension once they reach 67.
A further increase from 67 to 68 is planned to take place between 2044 and 2046.
Anyone who is affected by the changes will receive a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) well ahead of time.
Letters are usually sent to people at least two months before they reach state pension age.
It’s vital to stay informed about these forthcoming adjustments, particularly if you have a retirement plan in place.
A review of the proposed increase to 68 is due before the end of this decade.
Any proposed changes must be approved by parliament before they can be implemented into law.
The Conservative government had initially scheduled it for two years post the general election, which would have been 2026.
Your State Pension age is the earliest age at which you can begin receiving your State Pension. It might differ from the age at which you can access a workplace or personal pension.
People of all ages can use the online tool on GOV.UK to check their State Pension age, an essential step in retirement planning.
You can use the State Pension age tool to check when you will reach State Pension age and your Pension Credit qualifying age.
Check your State Pension age online here.
