The campaigners hope to win much more in DWP compensation

The WASPI campaign (Women Against State Pension Inequality) has landed a major financial lifeline in its fight for DWP compensation. Legal representatives for the group were poised to square off against the DWP at the high court on December 9 and 10, challenging the department's refusal to compensate 1950s-born women championed by WASPI and allied campaign groups. But the case was thrown up in the air in November, as the DWP said it would retake its decision on compensation.

Payment is due within 21 days of the December 3 agreement. Campaign chair Angela Madden said the cash injection will bolster their legal war chest for future battles.

She explained: "What that means is we have a fighting fund to start with in February if

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