Government confirms delay to increase in state pension age to 68

The increase in state pensions age to age 68 is to be shelved amid concerns over falling life expectancy

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The government has shelved plans to increase the state pension age to age 68 in the 2030s due to falling life expectancy in the UK.

Currently, the state pension age is 66, due to go up to 67 by 2028 and 68 by 2046. It was reported earlier this year that the increase to 68 would be brought forward to as soon as 2035, but these plans have been put on hold.

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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.