BN86 - Abolition of the Default Retirement Age

Briefing Note

In January 2011, the Government confirmed its intention to abolish the national Default Retirement Age (“DRA”) of 65, the age from which employers have been able to compulsorily retire their employees.

This BBS briefing note summarises the changes introduced and the potential impact on occupational pension schemes.

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