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Decision on women hit by pension age rise condemned

The article discusses the backlash against the UK government's handling of the pension age increase for women born in the 1950s. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has criticized the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for not adequately informing these women about changes to their state pension age, which was raised from 60 to 65, and then to 66. The ombudsman's report highlighted maladministration by the DWP, suggesting compensation could range from £1,000 to £2,950 per affected woman. However, the government's response has been deemed inadequate by campaigners and opposition parties, who argue that the compensation offered does not reflect the scale of injustice or the financial hardship faced by these women. The issue has led to widespread criticism, with calls for a more substantial redress and a formal apology from the government.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/decision-on-women-hit-by-pension-age-rise-condemned/ar-AA1w2s2O ]