Waspi compensation: What does the government announcement mean for women hit by state pension changes?

The government has refused to compensate 3.8 million women affected by changes to the state pension age, with Liz Kendall stating that a flat rate payment would not be fair or proportionate. This decision has sparked criticism from MPs and campaigners, including within the Labour party. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s investigation into the Department for Work and Pensions’ handling of the issue was highly critical, leaving many women without the financial support they were hoping for.

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