Jobless 'To Be Forced To Work' For Benefits

[joebloggs]

the way things are, some of us will have to work til we're nearly 70 before we can get a state pension

[Pete/London]

the way things are, some of us will have to work til we're nearly 70 before we can get a state pension

Well that's a micky take, most people in any kind of manual trade are not in good physical shape to carry on, even 65 was a struggle.

There was no mention of this adjustment 20 years ago, although personal pensions were being pushed I never heard the retirement age being mentioned.

[stevewool]

the way things are, some of us will have to work til we're nearly 70 before we can get a state pension

got my letter saying my retirement date is when i am 66, little do they know its well before that date