2048年,联合王国可以将国家养恤金领取年龄提高到69岁,2068年提高到74岁,因为年限较长。 UK may raise State Pension age to 69 by 2048 and 74 by 2068 due to longer lifespans.

财政研究所警告联合王国,由于预期寿命延长,可能需要将国家养老金年龄提高至2048年69岁,将74岁提高至2068年74岁,并建议对现行制度进行修改,包括终止 " 三锁 " 机制。 The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns the UK may need to raise the State Pension age to 69 by 2048 and 74 by 2068 due to increased life expectancy, recommending overhauls to the current system, including ending the Triple Lock mechanism. 目前,领取养老金的年龄为66岁,2026年将上升到67岁。 Currently, the pension age is 66 and will rise to 67 in 2026. 尽管有这些变化,94%的养恤金领取者将国家养恤金视为一种应享权利,许多人的收入中有很大一部分依赖国家养恤金。 Despite these changes, 94% of pensioners view the state pension as an entitlement, with many relying on it for a significant portion of their income.