The list below is a summary of the timescales for new or changing legislation.
6 April 2010
Minimum Early Retirement Age
Minimum age for early retirement rises from 50 to 55
6 April 2010
State Pension Age
Female SPA starts to rise from age 60
1 October 2010
Pensions Disclosure
DWP implements new pensions disclosure legislation
1 October 2010
Equality Act
Likely effective date of Equality Act legislation
5 April 2011
A Day Benefits
Deadline for scheme changes under 'Modifications' rules
6 April 2011
Earnings Link
Basic State Pension re-linked to earnings, with minimum of 2.5% per annum increase
6 October 2012
Personal Accounts
Commencement date for auto-enrolment and NEST regime
6 April 2020
State Pension Age
Female SPA is now 65 from this date