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However, for these changes, the way the increases take place will be phased.
It means that rather than reaching state pension age on a specific date, those affected will reach state pension age at 66 years and a particular number of months.
So, for those with a date of birth between April 6, 1960 and May 5, 1960, will reach state pension age when they're 66 years and one month.
This rises to 66 years and two months should they have been born between May 6, 1960 and June 5, 1960.