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State Pension Age Set to Rise to 68 for Future Generations

The state pension age—the earliest age at which you can begin claiming your state pension—is undergoing significant changes. Currently set at 66, it will gradually rise to 67 over the next two years. This change affects …

By Charles Bowser · Thursday 12 February 2026 · 3 min read

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Major Changes to State Pension Age Starting This April: What You Need to Know

Starting this April, a significant change to the State Pension age will come into effect across the UK. The pension age is increasing from 66 to 67, marking the beginning of a phased transition that is expected to be complete …

By Tommy Wathen · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · 2 min read