Calls to allow people to 'take State Pension a little bit early'

Calls to allow people to 'take State Pension a little bit early' View Image

The UK Government has unveiled plans for a third independent review of State Pension age in July 2025. This examination will assess whether current pensionable age regulations remain suitable, drawing on the most recent life expectancy statistics and additional evidence.

The State Pension age is scheduled to begin increasing from 66 to 67 next year, with this transition expected to be finalised for all men and women throughout the UK by 2028. The proposed changes to the official retirement age have been enshrined in law since 2014, with a subsequent increase from 67 to 68 planned for implementation between 2044 and 2046.

A significant landmark in the review occurred recently when the call for evidence to