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Why is the pension age rising?
The UK's state pension age is increasing due to rising life expectancy and the need to ensure the long-term sustainability of the state pension system. As people live longer, the government faces greater costs in providing pensions. Adjusting the age at which payments begin helps manage these financial pressures.
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