State pension age turmoil as DWP plots hike – these people will lose out
The turmoil has dragged on for 30 years, with one Pension Act after another sowing confusion. Now there's no end in sight. It ...
State pension age hike update and Brits will be very happy
Plans to increase the state pension age may be reconsidered as life expectancy in the UK slows. Pensions Minister Torsten ...
How much is the State Pension for a woman? These are the rules and amounts
DWP statistics show that the average weekly amount of Basic State Pension is £217.25 for a man and £186.03 for a woman, which ...
Former DWP employee urges older Brits to check State Pension letter for error
Sandra explained: “If you get divorced after you have claimed your state pension, you need to notify DWP on 0800 731 0469 as ...
DWP urged by Lib Dems to pay State Pension age compensation to 1950s-born women
The UK Government rejected recommendations for a redress scheme for women affected by State Pension age changes in December.
All the DWP State Pension changes coming into effect from April 2025
The State Pension increases at the start of every new tax year on April 6 and the amount it goes up is based on three factors ...
Women claiming DWP State Pension urged to check if they are owed £8,000
The DWP estimates it underpaid between £300m and £1.5 billion of State Pension because of errors with the recording of Home ...
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A short history of women’s pensions
In 1940, in line with improved longevity, health standards and equality between men and women’s economic roles, the state pension age was lowered to 60 for women. In 1995, the Pensions Act brought ...