Government faces call to cut DWP State Pension age to 65 for everyone

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        October 4, 2026

Government faces call to cut DWP State Pension age to 65 for everyone

Good Morning Winchester — 2026-10-04

The Government will respond to calls for State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say could help older workers and free up jobs for younger people.
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Government faces call to cut DWP State Pension age to 65 for everyone
• The Government will respond to calls for State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say could help older workers and free up jobs for younger people.
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Hampshire Chronicle · today
Battle behind Hampshire shopping centre and how a street was rebuilt under glass
• Southampton's Marlands Shopping Centre, from the controversial demolition of Manchester Street to its dramatic 1991 opening and original stores.
Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today
Opening date revealed for new bar in New Forest
• A new darts hall promising a space to play, compete and have drinks has revealed when it plans to open its doors in the New Forest.
BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday
Road reopens after fire at block of flats
• Fire crews were called to a block of flats on Garfield Road, Ryde, at about 13:00 BST.
Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · yesterday
Plans for new fish and chip shop at vacant store near school causes huge row
• Plans to turn an empty store into a new fish and chip shop in Southampton plans face a public health objection - causing outrage.
BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday
Behind bars: Drugs and illegally-brewed alcohol
• Drug seizures at a prison more than double, as staff continue to battle "widespread" substance abuse.
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17 Oct · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH1066 and the Bayeux Tapestry Story Guided Walking Tour10 Oct · The Colour Factory, Winchester, SO23 7DDDrawing Beyond The Page: From 2D to 3D - Inspired by Auguste Rodin5 & 12 Oct · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour17 Oct · The ARC, Winchester, SO23 8SBMasterclass: How to Find a Literary Agent7 Oct · Winchester College, Science Lecture Theatre, Science School, Winchester, SO23 9PGTransatlantic Abolitionism in the Age of Revolution: An International History of Anti-Slavery, c. 1787-18205 & 12 Oct · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour11 Oct · Winchester Farmers' Market, Winchester, SO22 8LAWinchester Farmers' Market4 OctBen Macintyre to visit Winchester to discuss new spy novel set in Cold War4 OctHistoric Hampshire town pub earns national recognition in Good Beer Guide
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Did you know? · Winchester
In 1079 Bishop Walkelin began Winchester's vast Norman cathedral, and when its east end was consecrated in 1093 the tombs of Saxon kings were moved into it from the Old Minster.
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