Queen's Speech: Bill to phase out default retirement age

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The Queen today confirmed the coalition government will legislate for the phasing out of the default retirement age and set a timetable for raising the state pension age, depending on the outcome of a review.

The Queen said the government will also restore the link between earnings and the state pension. This applies to England, Scotland and Wales. PP understands the department for business - rather ...

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