State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when

The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

The UK state pension age is beginning its gradual increase from 66 to 67, starting with individuals born between April 6 and May 5, 1960, who will experience a one-month delay in receiving their pension.

The UK state pension age has officially risen from 66 to 67, with the exact retirement date depending on an individual's date of birth, affecting millions of workers who now have to wait longer for retirement.

The UK has raised its state pension age from 66 to 67, starting from April 6, 2026, with the increase implemented in stages over the next two years, aiming to reflect longer life expectancy and save the treasury around £10bn annually by 2030.

Starting April 2026, the UK state pension age is increasing from 66 to 67, affecting millions and altering retirement timelines based on birth dates, with the change set to be implemented over two years.