Overview
- The DWP confirms it is retaking its earlier decision on state pension compensation, with an outcome targeted for late February or early March under a three‑month timetable set by a December 3 court order.
- The settlement that paused WASPI’s judicial review requires the Work and Pensions Secretary to use his “best endeavours” to issue and communicate the decision within three months, which campaigners warn could allow a short delay.
- WASPI has launched a nationwide push to send up to one million letters and emails to MPs, with reports that some MPs have already received hundreds of messages.
- Polling cited by campaigners shows strong youth support for payouts, with 66% of 18–34 year‑olds in one survey backing compensation, 53% wanting a parliamentary vote, and 77% favoring redress without legal action.
- The Ombudsman concluded the DWP failed to adequately inform 1950s‑born women about pension age changes and recommended £1,000–£2,950 per person, while ministers previously rejected a blanket scheme citing potential costs of up to £10.5bn.