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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Pensions Update

11 November 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Pat McFadden Lab Wolverhampton South East

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government will reassess the December decision on State Pension Age communications.
  • New evidence and proper process will guide the reassessment.
  • Updates will be provided as the reassessment concludes.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the government's response to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's investigation into women's state pension age communication.

Action requested

The Government will retake the December decision regarding communications on State Pension Age in light of new evidence, following proper process and transparency. This work will begin immediately, with updates provided as a conclusion is reached.

Key facts

  • The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman investigation was completed by 17 December 2024.
  • A 2007 DWP evaluation of the effectiveness of Automatic Pension Forecast letters has been cited in legal proceedings.
  • The government will retake the decision made last December regarding communications on State Pension Age.
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