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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Patrick Daly

State pension age could rise to 68 by ‘2040 or thereabouts’, says Mel Stride

PA Wire

The Work and Pensions Secretary said the state pension age is not likely to be raised to 68 until the 2040s — but it is not a decision to be made by the current UK Government.

Mel Stride said there was “no reason why you need to take the decision now” on any change, having pledged to inform voters 10 years ahead of time.

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