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WASPI women compensation bid rejected again after government review

The government rejected calls for compensation for 3.6 million women born in the 1950s who were not properly informed of the increase in their state pension age, despite a parliamentary ombudsman's recommendation.
The government said a flat-rate compensation scheme would cost up to £10.3bn and would not be fair since the majority were aware of the changes through public information campaigns.
The Women Against State Pension Inequality group said the decision demonstrated 'utter contempt' for those affected and that it was a 'disgraceful political choice'.

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Swinney blasts Labour’s ‘betrayal’ as Waspi women again denied compensation

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said it is ‘deeply regrettable’ women who lost out after state pension changes will not be compensated.

5 hours ago·United States

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Daily Record

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WASPI women in Scotland denied compensation by UK Government for second time

John Swinney described the move as an "historic betrayal of women in Scotland".

6 hours ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Falkirk Herald

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Grangemouth MP slams government's decision to reject Waspi women's compensation claim for a second time as "an absolute disgrace"

Women affected by changes to the state pension age have had their claim for compensation rejected for a second time.

7 hours ago·Falkirk, United Kingdom

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Telegraph & Argus

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Waspi women denied pensions payout again as ministers say £10bn bill 'not fair'

Waspi women have been denied compensation for a second time, sparking fury from campaigners who say they are being treated with “utter contempt”.

7 hours ago·Bradford, United Kingdom

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Birmingham Mail

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WASPI prepares for legal battle after Labour rejects compensation - key details - Birmingham Live

WASPI chairwoman Angela Madden said: "Ministers have demonstrated their utter contempt for 1950s-born women, for Parliament and for the Parliamentary Ombudsman. The Government has kicked the can down the road for months, only to arrive at exactly the same conclusion it has always wanted to."

7 hours ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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