Economy #gen z#state pension
Gen Z Losing Faith in State Pension: UK Retirement Crisis Looms for Under-30s
A growing number of Gen Z workers in the UK, such as 20-something engineer Joel, are planning their finances without expecting to receive a state pension. With the state pension age rising to 68 and projections showing 17 million pensioners by 2070, experts warn this distrust could lead to risky investments or disengagement from saving. The triple lock mechanism is under fire from think tanks like the Resolution Foundation.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source