The Pensions Act of 2014 sped up the increase in the State Pension age from 66 to 67 by eight years, with millions affected. From 6 May 2026, the State Pension age will start increasing again and will reach 67 by March 6, 2028. Long gone are the days when women qualified for their state pension at 60 and men at 65. You can also seeyour Pension Credit qualifying agewhen you’ll be eligible for free bus travelCan I claim my State Pension while still working? You may also be able to claim Pension Credit when you reach State Pension age.