Petition · Department for Work and Pensions

Lower the state pension age to 65 years old

Closed 894 signatures

What the petition asks

Lower the state pension age to 65.
We believe many people who work a lifetime and contribute to society all their lives need to retire earlier if they wish to enjoy their remaining years with a good quality of life at 65 years old. Many people don’t live to enjoy their retirement later in life, due to ill health and death.

Timeline

30 Oct 2025 Petition opened for signatures
30 Apr 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 894
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 30 Oct 2025
Closed 30 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.