State pension age could rise to 68 as early as 2035 – what it means for you

State pension age increases could be accelerated, with the change to 68 coming in as early as 2035, affecting those who are 54 and under today.

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The state pension increase could affect those aged 54 and under today
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Proposed changes to the retirement age could see millions of people born in the 1970s and later having to work for longer to be able to access their state pension.

Reports from The Sun claim chancellor Jeremy Hunt could announce the state pension age is rising to 68 by the mid 2030s when he delivers his Budget announcement in March.

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Nic studied for a BA in journalism at Cardiff University, and has an MA in magazine journalism from City University. She has previously worked for MoneyWeek.