Minister suggests women hit by pension age change 'take up apprenticeships'

Guy Opperman’s comments enrage ‘Waspi’ campaigners – and Conservative MPs join criticism of policy The pensions minister is facing criticism after suggesting that millions of women in their 60s who are facing cuts to their state pension could take up apprenticeships as a route to re-employment.Guy Opperman said the government would not change laws that have disadvantaged older women, but instead highlighted “extended apprenticeship opportunities” to get older