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Universal Credit Boost for 66-Year-Olds | Liverpool News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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- 117
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Summary
A lawmakers’ committee is urging the government to temporarily boost universal credit for 66-year-olds, arguing that forcing people to wait until 67 for their state pension—while living on lower benefits—could devastate their retirement savings, especially for those in poor health or struggling areas. With the pension age rising slowly, the proposal aims to ease financial hardship for those unable to work, highlighting how the burden falls unequally and warning that pushing older workers longer harms both health and finances. The push is for a short-term fix by 2026 to buy time for a lasting solution, stressing fairness across generations and support for those facing real-life barriers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cfc5a6b803862346