"Campaigners say 3.6 million women born in the 1950s were not properly informed of the rise in their state pension age, which brought it into line with men. The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) group said the latest decision demonstrated "utter contempt" for those affected. "The government has kicked the can down the road for months, only to arrive at exactly the same conclusion it has always wanted to," said Angela Madden, who chairs the group."
"The government said the vast majority of 1950s-born women already knew the state pension age was increasing, thanks to a wide range of public information, including through leaflets, education campaigns, in GP surgeries, on TV and radio, in cinemas, and online. Others, however, said they were unaware of the changes. In 2024, a parliamentary ombudsman recommended compensation of between 1,000 and 2,950 each for those affected."
The government reconsidered the compensation claim after a new document emerged but again concluded no compensation should be paid. Campaigners say 3.6 million women born in the 1950s were not properly informed about rises in their state pension age that equalised it with men. The Waspi campaign group described the decision as utter contempt and criticised political choices that ignored harm to millions. A parliamentary ombudsman recommended compensation of between 1,000 and 2,950 each in 2024, but the recommendation is non-binding and the government rejected it. Ministers said most women had access to public information and apologised that some letters were sent late.
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