Overview
- The State Pension age will move from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028, affecting people born from 6 March 1961 to 5 April 1977.
- Legislation still provides for a further rise to 68 between 2044 and 2046 unless Parliament changes the timetable.
- The government’s third review, launched on 21 July, will use ONS projections, Government Actuary analysis and an independent report led by Dr Suzy Morrissey.
- The Pensions Commission led by Baroness Jeannie Drake with Sir Ian Cheshire and Professor Nick Pearce will report on adequacy and sustainability in 2027.
- The State Pension will increase next April by 4.8% under the triple lock, reflecting wage growth outpacing September inflation.