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Retirement age is on the move—and fast. The government’s plan to push the state pension age from 66 to 68 could hit as early as 2039, not 2044-2046 as originally planned. Experts warn this acceleration risks hurting those who need support most—people with health issues, caregivers, or physically demanding jobs—who may struggle to work until their late 60s. A smarter alternative? A flexible system allowing early access up to three years before the official age—with reduced payouts—to give everyone a real safety net, especially those facing life’s toughest challenges.

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