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In 2026, the State Pension age will rise from 66 to 67, with the Conservative Party government first announcing these plans a decade ago.

The age rise will be phased in and fully completed by 2028, when all men and women will see the change to 67.

It is not the only rise planned, as the State Pension age will be shifted in 2044 and 2046 from 67 to 68.

The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) said a letter will be sent out to everyone that will be impacted by the changes next year.

This will be for people born between March 6, 1961, and April 5, 1977, as they will be eligible to claim the State Pension once they turn 67.

Policy in Practice’s latest report warns Pension Credit is being underclaimed by state pensioners nationwide.

The report suggests as many as 761,0

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