DWP state pension rule change underway with 8 groups most at risk

The DWP is implementing state pension rule changes, with the pension age rising from 66 in April 2026 to 67 by April 2028. Eight groups are identified as most at risk during this transition. Simultaneously, four groups of state pensioners will not be eligible for the HMRC state pension income tax waiver. Individuals in the UK relying exclusively on the full new state pension are expected to breach the personal tax allowance for the first time next year.