Industry embraces decision to increase state pension age

Kim Kaveh
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Most respondents believe raising it to 68 earlier than planned is good for the economy

This week 86 respondents took part in Pensions Buzz, to see the results click here. The majority of respondents (65%) supported the decision to raise the state pension age to 68, seven years ...

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