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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Abbi Garton-Crosbie

Westminster Tories planning 'scandalous' hike to UK pension age in next decade

THE TORIES are planning to raise the retirement age in the UK in a "scandalous" move to boost Treasury coffers. 

It's understood that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering raising the pension age to 68 by the end of the 2030s, reports have said.

The state pension age is already due to rise from 66 to 67 in 2028, while the increase to 68 was not due to happen until 2046.

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