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Pensions and retirement planning
Changing the way you work in later life
Working past State Pension age
Now that the default retirement age is being phased out you can choose to work for as long as you like. Find out more about working later in life
Guide to changing the way you work in later life
Overview of the different areas covered in this section
Retirement age
Find out more about changes to the laws around retirement age and about retiring early or working longer
Working past State Pension age - your options
Reaching State Pension age no longer means you have to retire, find out about the advantages of working longer and the options available to you
Becoming self-employed if you are over 50
Begin a new venture by becoming self-employed or starting your own business
Working part-time after you retire
Working part-time in retirement - the effect on tax and benefits, other schemes and incentives
Taking up your State Pension later
You can put off claiming your State Pension when you reach State Pension age
Flexible working and work-life balance (employment section)
Find out about the benefits and rights of people who want to work flexible working patterns
Changing career (employment section)
Information to help you if you are thinking about a career change
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