The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is calling all those born between specific dates to verify their State Pension eligibility date via the online checker on GOV.UK . Next year marks the start of the State Pension age increment, transitioning from 66 to 67, scheduled to be uniform for both men and women across the UK by 2028.

This anticipated amendment to the official retirement age has been statutory since 2014, while an additional rise in the State Pension age from 67 to 68 is expected to occur between 2044 and 2046.

The DWP took to X, previously known as Twitter, stating: "Born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961? Check today to find out what your State Pension age will be."

With birthdays falling on 6 April 1960, individuals will attain the State Pension age of 66 come 6

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