The government is moving the standard age to receive the pension to 66, from the previous 65.

While the move is taking place in increments, there are a particular group of people who will be affected first.

Most recently, anyone born between June 6, 1954 and July 5, 1954 will see their state pension age rise immediately from 65 to 66.

The government plans to once again raise the age to 67, before eventually issuing a sweeping move to boost the entitlement age to 68.

State Pension is not usually automatically paid, so it is the responsibility of the eligible person to approach the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) concerning the benefit.

However, the process is made easier by the government who have put certain steps into place for those approaching pension age.

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