A WASPI campaigner has launched a petition urging the government to apply the new state pension rates to all state pensioners. The petition argues that it is unfair for pensioners who are on the new pension to receive more than those who are on the basic state pension, which applies to women born before April 6, 1953. The petition has already gained over 5,000 signatures.
Millions of Brits may have to wait longer to receive their State Pension as the retirement age is set to rise amid an aging population and increasing life expectancy. Currently, the State Pension age is 66 but is expected to increase to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and then to 68 between 2044 and 2046. However, due to the increasing number of people living longer and healthier lives, younger and middle-aged workers are expected to face a longer wait before they can retire.
