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Government criticised for refusing to compensate thousands of WASPI women in Milton Keynes


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Local councillors have slammed the government for rejecting recommendations to pay pension compensation to thousands of WASPI women across the city.

The article discusses the ongoing issue of the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign, focusing on the situation in Milton Keynes where thousands of women born in the 1950s are affected by changes to the state pension age. These women, known as WASPI women, were not adequately informed about the increase in their pension age from 60 to 65, and later to 66, which has led to significant financial hardship. The UK Government has been criticized for refusing to compensate these women, despite a report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman suggesting that compensation might be due due to maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The criticism stems from the government's stance that no compensation is necessary, leaving many women in financial distress as they had to wait longer for their pensions than they had anticipated. The article highlights the frustration and sense of injustice felt by these women, who argue that the government's failure to communicate the changes effectively has had a profound impact on their retirement plans and financial stability.

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