Starting from April, a major change takes effect that will alter when many people can claim their UK state pension. The pension age will no longer be fixed at 66 for everyone turning that age; instead, it will gradually increase, eventually reaching 67.
This change impacts everyone born after April 1960. Initially, the increase is gradual, moving up by one month at a time. For example, someone born in April 1960 will be eligible for their pension at 66 years and one month old. The waiting period will lengthen progressively for those born in subsequent months.
Anyone born after March 6, 1961, will have to wait until they turn 67 to claim their state pension. This adjustment reflects efforts to balance pension provisions with an aging population.
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Typically, pension ages are reviewed and raised every few decades to keep up with demographic shifts. Currently, there is an ongoing review considering increasing the pension age to 68, which could happen sooner if future pension costs pose a significant concern.