Here's what you need to know about the current state pension age of 66 and future changes, so you can find out when you will be allowed to retire. What is the state pension age and why is it rising?

When can I claim the state pension? The state pension age is currently 66, but this will rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028. It is scheduled to rise again to 68 between 2044 and 2046, but this could be ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The UK State Pension age is going up from 66 to 67 next year, as part of changes which will delay payments for anyone born between April 6 ...

Those are the words of David Sinclair, chief executive of the International Longevity Centre. The Daily Express asked three pensions experts what should be done to keep the state pension affordable.

An age rise of the state pension to 68 could be implemented sooner than expected as the government attempts to curb spending on a growing ageing population. Over half a million people in the UK ...