Changes to state pension age: what is the new state pension age?
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has announced that the proposed increase to state pension age (to 68) will be brought forward to 2037 from 2044.
Your date of birth |
Current state pension age |
If this change is brought in |
On or before 5 April 1970 |
67 |
67 |
Between 6 April 1970 and 5 April 1978 |
67 |
Between 67 years and 1 month, and 68 years, depending on your date of birth |
After 6 April 1978 |
68 |
68 |