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 2026