CLEAN : UK state pension age forecast to

The transcript discusses the UK's financial challenges, focusing on pay freezes, an aging population, and the implications for pensions. It highlights the need to adjust the pension age due to increased life expectancy and national debt. The discussion also addresses the fairness of these changes, given varying life expectancies and health conditions among different demographics. The lack of new evidence to justify recent policy changes is noted, along with concerns about the health of those nearing retirement age and the potential need for fitness tests.

Discuss the fairness of the current state pension age policy in relation to health and longevity.

What concerns arise regarding the fitness of individuals approaching retirement age?