DWP set to raise state pension age to 'one of highest' in democratic world

Birmingham Mail Wednesday 29th October 2025, 6:33AM 1 min read 10 hours ago

The Labour Party government is assessing a state pension age hike, with some analysts suggesting ministers should raise the threshold to as high as 70.

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