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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

State pension age rise to 67 starts – here’s when you can retire

The state pension age rise from 66 to 67 has officially started as of April 2026, bringing a long-anticipated change that will force millions of workers to wait longer for retirement.

An individual’s exact date of birth will affect when they can start claiming, with some having to delay their retirement by a month compared to someone born just a day earlier.

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