Age concern Goalposts move

1948 The state pension comes into effect, with men eligible at 65 and women at 60. 2010 The pension age for women starts to rise incrementally to reach parity with men eventually. 2018 The state pension age for women reaches 65 in December.

2020 Pension age reaches 66 for men and women in October.

2026-2028 Joint pension age due to rise to 67.