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  • State Pension age

    The date from which you can receive a state pension. Your State Pension age is specific to your date of birth. Changes were announced in the Government's recent Spending Review and these are included in the summary below.

    • Between April 2010 and November 2018, women's retirement ages are increasing to 65. There will be an accelerated increase between April 2016 and November 2018.
    • Between December 2018 and April 2020, retirement ages for men and women are increasing to 66.
    • Between April 2034 and April 2036, retirement ages for men and women are increasing to 67.
    • Between April 2044 and April 2046, retirement ages for men and women are increasing to 68.

    You can check your state pension age by using the Quick Links - State Pension Age Calculator.

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