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Evening Standard
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Rachael Davies

UK state pension age to increase to 67 in 2026: who is affected?

The state pension age in the UK will rise from 66 to 67 next year.

This increase will begin gradually on May 6, 2026 and apply to both men and women. Due to a law change made in 2014, it is expected to be fully implemented by 2028.

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