The State Pension age is set to begin its rise from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase expected to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028. The planned change to the official retirement age has been in legislation since 2014, with a further rise from 67 to 68 scheduled to be implemented between 2044 and 2046.

The Pensions Act 2014 brought forward the increase in the State Pension age from 66 to 67 by eight years. The UK Government also altered the way the increase in State Pension age is phased, so instead of reaching State Pension age on a specific date, people born between March 6, 1961 and April 5, 1977 will be able to claim the State Pension once they reach 67.

It's crucial to be aware of these upcoming changes now, particularly if you have a retirement plan in pl

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