Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes
We ask Government to deliver a fair, timely, fully transparent apology that reflects ALL evidence based on what we think constitutes maladministration and discrimination; and addresses the financial, emotional and personal hardship experienced by 1950s women caused by pension changes.
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- 09 FEB 2026Government respondedDepartment for Work and PensionsGovernment reply
We apologised for not sending State Pension age letters sooner. Deciding not to pay compensation and the Ombudsman’s report relate to that, not the petition’s “hardship...caused by pension changes”.
Read full response - 15 JAN 202610,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 07 JAN 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Kay Ann Clarke
Background
Many 1950s-born women have faced lifelong and historic discrimination, compounded by the Government’s failure to properly communicate State Pension Age changes. DWP Ministers have listened only to a group representing a fraction of those affected, leaving others feeling ignored. As many campaign groups unite, we think it is unacceptable that the Government continues to silence the majority. After decades of inequality, accountability and action are long overdue.