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Waspi campaigners urge vote in Parliament on compensation

The Government said last week that women affected by the way state pension changes were communicated will not receive compensation.

Evening Standard

100 MPs back Waspi letter urging Government to ‘reach the right decision’

Angela Madden, chair of Waspi, said it is ‘high time that ministers stopped stalling and started compensating Waspi women’.

Evening Standard

'Some women have had to move back in with husbands they chose to leave' - Waspi chair says pension age fight 'is not over'

For those who died before a compensation decision was reached, the long-awaited government report comes too late - for other women, the fight continues

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'The government knows it got it wrong' – will payouts finally come to Waspi women hit by pension age hikes?

Around 3.6 million women born in the 1950s were not made aware of the rise in state pension age

Woman & Home

Poll shows collapse in support for Labour from Waspi women

WASPI women have said they feel "totally abandoned" by the UK Government, with a new poll showing almost nine in 10 think Labour have…

The National (Scotland)

WASPI Women Latest Update: Government Still Thinks It's Too Costly To Compensate Group - Can They Still Win This?

WASPI women challenge Labour's refusal of £10.5bn pension compensation in High Court, citing DWP maladministration. Can they force a U-turn?

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Waspi group: Safeguard will ‘prevent risk of financial ruin’ in compensation bid

The Women Against State Pension Inequality group said an agreement had been reached for a costs capping order in its legal battle.

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“I’ve met women who’ve lost their homes because of the pension scandal” – 3 women share why they're fighting for their futures

From turning to food banks and renting out homes, to working through serious health problems, three women campaigning for their pension rights reveal how this crucial issue has impacted their lives

Woman & Home

Waspi campaigners protest outside Royal Courts of Justice amid court challenge

Waspi campaigners gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Monday to step up their battle for compensation.

The National (Scotland)

Waspi campaigners gather outside Royal Courts of Justice

Campaigners said they have raised more than £150,000 in recent weeks to fund a High Court challenge.

The Independent UK

Waspi campaigners threaten legal action against UK Government

Waspi campaigners have threatened the Government with legal action unless it reconsiders the decision to reject compensation for millions of women…

The National (Scotland)

Waspi campaigners threaten legal action after ‘gaslighting’ over compensation

The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign has sent a ‘letter before action’ to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Evening Standard

Waspi campaigners warn of legal action over DWP ‘gaslighting’

The group has launched a £75,000 Crowdjustice campaign to fund legal action

The Independent UK

Waspi chair challenges Scottish Labour MPs ahead of compensation vote in Commons

THE chair of the Waspi campaign has called on Scottish Labour MPs to “be brave and vote with your conscience” as the SNP prepare to force a vote…

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Evening Standard

Waspi women feel angry and betrayed by decision not to offer redress, MPs hear

Women do not understand how findings of maladministration have not led to compensation, the Work and Pensions Committee was told.

Evening Standard

Starmer faces pressure from own party over Waspi decision

A former shadow employment minister is among those urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to ‘reconsider’ the decision.

The Independent UK

Waspi compensation: What does the government announcement mean for women hit by state pension changes?

Everything you need to know about the Waspi campaign following work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall’s latest update

Evening Standard

Watchdog hits out at Government's decision not to compensate 'Waspi women'

Campaigners branded the Government’s decision not to compensate affected women ‘bizarre and totally unjustified’

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The Independent UK

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

The Government said a blanket compensation scheme for Waspi women, which could cost taxpayers up to £10.5 billion, cannot be justified.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer urged to deliver fair and fast compensation for Waspi women

KEIR Starmer has been urged to act quickly to compenstate women affected by changes to the state pension age.

The Independent UK

Waspi women warned about websites saying they can claim compensation

Waspi chair Angela Madden said anyone who has given their personal data to a potentially fraudulent website should contact Action Fraud.

The Independent UK

Ministers urged to act quickly on state pension communication compensation plans

It comes after a Work and Pensions Committee session with campaigners from Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) and the PSHO.

Daily Record

New delay for WASPI women waiting on Ombudsman's review into State Pension age changes

Millions of women born in the 1950s were affected by the change to the State Pension age.

Daily Mirror

Half of retired WASPI women struggle to pay bills after Tory state pension shake-up

A third of women pensioners report experiencing debt in the last six months, with thousands of women saying not knowing about the state pension age being increased was the direct cause of their financial hardship

Daily Record

WASPI campaigners highlight ‘devastating’ impact of State Pension age changes

New research found that one in four women born in the 1950s are struggling to buy food and essentials.

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