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Government denies 3.8 million WASPI women compensation

ended 17. December 2024

The Labour Government has denied 3.8 million WASPI women compensation in a major U-turn on state pension payouts after promising to right historic wrongs. 

Was this the right decision and why? If there should have been compensation, how much should the women have got? What lessons should the Government and people planning for retirement take from the WASPI debacle?

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Riz Malik
Independent Financial Adviser at R3 Wealth
These women have been let down now by successive governments and this issue needs to be resolved. Maybe an ITV drama similar to Mr Bates vs The Post Office is needed to get the government to take action and highlight the injustice these women are facing.
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Kundan Bhaduri
Entrepreneur, Investor and Landlord at The Kushman Group
The Government’s decision to deny compensation to 3.8 million WASPI women is troubling and raises questions about fairness from both sides of the political divide. These women were blindsided by abrupt changes to their state pension age, leaving many struggling to make up the shortfall in their retirement planning. If compensation had been considered, it should have been substantial enough to cover the financial hardship caused—perhaps reflecting the lost income and financial distress these women faced. This was not about a luxury but about correcting a historic wrong and ensuring trust in the system for future retirees. The key lesson here is that governments must prioritise transparency and timely communication when making changes that impact people’s financial security. The WASPI women deserve recognition for their struggles, not silence
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Joshua Gerstler
Chartered Financial Planner & Wealth Manager at The Orchard Practice
I always want to see people treated fairly and to receive what they are due. But at the same time we've become a nation of money grabbers. Whenever we get the hint of a chance at compensation, we jump on the bandwagon. Whether it be for PPI, Diesel Engines, or more recently car dealership commission. People who were happy with what they got and knew what they were doing are jumping at the chance to be compensated. At some point, we need to take responsibility for our finance and look after ourselves.