genderimpact on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/genderimpact/Recent content in genderimpact on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 14 Apr 2026 05:50:30 +0000DWP State Pension Age Increase to 67 Will Cost UK Carers £135 a Weekhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-state-pension-age-increase-to-67-will-cost-uk-carers-135-a-week/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:50:30 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-state-pension-age-increase-to-67-will-cost-uk-carers-135-a-week/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Labour Party government have confirmed that the State Pension age will rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028. This change is set to cost UK households, particularly unpaid carers, an average of £135 per week. Approximately 26,000 unpaid carers—individuals who look after family members or friends and often cannot work due to these responsibilities—will be forced to remain on working-age benefits for an additional year.