Plans to raise the state pension age (SPA) to 68 seven years ahead of schedule by 2039 has been welcomed by the industry as a necessary move to reflect rising life expectancy and keep costs affordable.
The proposal, confirmed by the government earlier this afternoon, will see the SPA go up between 2037 and 2039, instead of between 2044 and 2046. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has h...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Pensions
Become a Professional Pensions Lite Member today
- Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
- Receive important and breaking news stories via our two daily news alerts
- Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders