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<p>Under Section 27 of the Pensions Act 2014, the Secretary of State has a duty to
periodically review whether the existing rules about State Pension age are appropriate.
He must consider evidence about life expectancy and appoint an independent reviewer
to report to him on other factors that are relevant for the review.</p><p> </p><p>The
second Government Review of State Pension age was published on 30 March 2023. Government
concluded that the planned increase in State Pension age from 66 to 67 will take place
between 2026-2028. Government also concluded that due to uncertainties in relation
to life expectancy data, labour markets and the public finances, there will be a further
review within two years of the next Parliament to consider age 68. The further review
will be supported by the latest evidence, including life expectancy projections, updated
with 2021 Census data, and the economic position.</p>
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