Millions face being forced to work longer under plans to raise retirement age to 68

The government is being warned against raising the retirement age to 68, a plan that would make millions of Brits work for longer

Plans to increase the retirement age to 68 by 2035 could be announced in the Spring budget, though it is understood the government has not made a final decision on the plans.

Raising the retirement age to 68 would add millions into the UK economy, according to Treasury analysis.It was due to rise to 68 in 2046, but plans would bring that change forward by 11 years.Those aged 54 and under would be affected. Several prime ministers are said to have discussed the policy change in recent years, including Liz Truss, but the move could cause controversy within the Conservative party, who hold a large share of older voters.

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