- Last Updated: 27 April 2022
This is a freeview 'At a glance' guide to the state pension age: what is the new state pension age?
The state pension age is gradually being increased. What is the current state pension age? How often is it reviewed?
The table below summarises current state pension ages:
Your date of birth |
Current state pension age |
On or before 5 April 1960 |
66 |
Between 6 April 1960 and 5 April 1977 |
Between 66 years and 1 month, and 67 years, depending on your date of birth |
Between 6 April 1977 and 5 April 1978 |
Between 67 years and 1 month, and 67 years 11 months and one day, depending on your date of birth |
On or after 6 April 1978 |
68 |
The government are required by the Pensions Act 2014 to review the state pension age every six years. The next review is due by July 2023.
What's new?
- In February 2022, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published a 'Call for evidence, Second State Pension age review'. It seeks views on what metrics should be considered when setting the State Pension age.
- Written responses had to be made by 25 April 2022
- See Call for evidence on State Pension age.
Useful guides on this topic
Pensions: tax rules and planning
What tax rules apply to pensions? What tax relief is available? What tax charges can arise? What planning opportunities are there?
Pensions: tax charge for excess contributions
When does a tax charge arise for excess pension contributions? What are taxpayers' responsibilities under Self Assessment?
Pension contributions: Personal or company?
Is it more tax efficient to pay pension contributions personally or via your own company?
External link
GOV.UK: Check your State Pension age
Section 27 Pensions Act 2014: Periodic review of rules about pensionable age
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