A quarter of pre-retirees plunged into poverty by increased State Pension Age to 66
Shocking findings show State Pension Age rise leaves a quarter of 65 year olds in poverty. 100,000 more people were pushed into poverty as State Pension Age rose to 66, but only 60,000 managed to work longer. Government should rethink State Pension policy to reflect near 20-year difference in healthy life expectancy between better-off and least-advantaged groups. State Pension Age review should consider more flexibility in starting ages to account for ill-health, disability, long contribution records or caring. Shocking findings…