Do we need a flexible state pension age?
Early state pension access for women affected by the age increase could lead to flexibility for everyone.

MPs' support of early state pension access for women affected by the age increase could pave the way for future flexibility for everyone, writes Kristian Brunt-Seymour.
At a glance: Early state pension access could help women affected by equalisation Could even lead to state pension age flexibility for everyone over time Giving people more flexibility could allow...
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