WOMEN born in the 1950s affected by increases to their retirement age should receive compensation, a major report has recommended.
WOMEN born in the 1950s affected by increases to their retirement age are owed compensation, a major report has recommended.Service Ombudsman has been looking at potential injustices resulting from the decision to raise women's retirement age from 60 to 65 to bring it in line with men's.
“Parliament now needs to act swiftly, and make sure a compensation scheme is established. We think this will provide women with the quickest route to remedy.” The ombudsman investigated complaints that, since 1995, DWP has failed to provide accurate, adequate and timely information about areas of state pension reform.The ombudsman published stage one of its investigation in July 2021. It found failings in the way DWP communicated changes to women’s state pension age.
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