The UK government has confirmed that the state pension age will rise to 67, with the first impacts felt by those born between April 6 and May 5, 1960, who will face a one-month delay in receiving their pensions. This adjustment is part of a broader strategy to account for increased life expectancy. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has highlighted that the pension age will not be fixed but will vary based on specific birthdates, affecting those born between March 6, 1961, and April 5, 1977. A cross-party group of MPs has raised concerns about the financial challenges faced by pre-pensioners, particularly those aged 60-64, with 22% currently living in poverty. Previous rises in the pension age have resulted in increased poverty levels and reduced life satisfaction among affected individuals. The government is also considering a future rise to 68, currently scheduled for 2044-46, but this will be reassessed. The DWP emphasizes its commitment to providing financial support to those below the pension age through various benefits.