Overview
- The latest government response limits its apology to a communications failure and maintains the decision to raise state pension ages was lawful.
- The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found maladministration over a 28‑month delay in personalised letters between 2005 and 2007 but did not assess wider hardship.
- A petition led by Kay Ann Clarke has around 60,000–61,000 signatures and needs 100,000 to be considered for a parliamentary debate.
- The DWP says it will not pay a financial remedy, while the Ombudsman has urged MPs to intervene and WASPI leaders are calling for a binding vote on compensation.
- Ministers highlight broader pension support including the triple lock, increased Pension Credit take‑up efforts, and a forthcoming DWP action plan to improve future communications.