Feb
4
New pension age parameters have been set for the entitlement of state pensions.
| Age 5 April 2006 |
Eligible for State Pension from |
| 46 |
between 65th and 66th birthday |
| 38 - 45 |
66th birthday |
| 37 |
between 66th and 67th birthday |
| 29 - 36 |
67th birthday |
| 28 |
between 67th and 68th birthday |
| 27 or younger |
68th birthday |
Source: Department for Work and Pensions
Feb
2
Released in May 2006, the Pensions White Paper ‘Security in Retirement: towards a new pensions system’ looked at improving the current pension situation by:
1. Encouraging and enabling private pension saving
2. Strengthening existing pension provisions
3. Providing a foundation for private saving
4. Extending work life in an ageing society
5. Consultation arrangements for pensions
Feb
1
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