UK Petition to Lower Pension Age Hits 100,000 Signatures

A public petition calling for the state pension age to be reduced to 65 for all citizens has surpassed 100,000 signatures, reaching 100,769 as of October 24, 2026. The milestone triggers a review by the Petitions Committee to determine if the issue will be debated in Parliament.

The Government of the United Kingdom has stated it has no plans to lower the pension age. Officials noted that the state pension age is currently rising from 66 to 67 in a process that began in April 2026 and is scheduled for completion in March 2028. This increase was legislated under the Pensions Act 1995.

Campaigners argue that a lower pension age would prevent financial hardship for individuals with caring responsibilities or poor health while creating jobs for younger workers. The government maintains that rising the age protects public finances and ensures fairness between generations as longevity increases.