Officials say the decision will ease the burden on the Treasury but Daily Express personal finance editor Harvey Jones accused the DWP of being "hellbent on making us work until we drop."

Expert calls to reduce the age as life expectancy falls have gathered momentum over the last year, with data showing a decline for those retiring by 66.

Pressure is mounting on Rishi Sunak to intervene as the changes will mean people retiring around the state pension age live two years less than previous generations, so should the Chancellor ensure the retirement age reflects this?

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