Minister hints at renewed plans to increase state pension age

In line with Cridland report

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Secretary of state for the Department of Work and Pensions David Gauke has hinted at plans to increase the state pensions age in line with John Cridland's calculations in his latest review.

Speaking at the Association of British Insurers' long term savings conference, the DWP chief said the government must consider well thought out measures based on "solid evidence" when looking at th...

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