MILLIONS of workers could have to work longer as the state pension age is set to rise to 67 as soon as 2028 under government plans. Proposals tabled by ministers could also see those starting work …
As things stand, a gradual rise to 67 is set for those born on or after April 1960.
And a gradual rise to 68 between 2044 and 2046 is on the cards for those born on or after April 1977. But it is believed the government is drawing up plans to make the change even earlier, with existing policy saying it should happen by 2039. Government sources told the Telegraph most ministers want the pension age to hit 68 by the mid-2030s - though it could be sooner.
They are understood to want to have a ten-year gap between the date the policy is legislated and when it takes hold.In the Autumn Statement it was revealed a review of the state pension age will be published early next year.Read More on The Sun
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