Overview
- Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said ministers will reconsider the case after a 2007 DWP research report was highlighted in legal proceedings.
- The government has withdrawn its December 2024 decision that ruled out payouts, with a fresh determination to be issued.
- The ombudsman recommended awards of £1,000 to £2,950, and coverage cites a widely used figure of £2,950 per person for those affected.
- Analysts warn a payout of about £10 billion would strain the public finances, and they stress it remains uncertain whether compensation will be paid.
- WASPI leaders welcomed the step as progress and urged ministers to implement the ombudsman’s findings, while public commentary reflects sharp disagreement over fairness and affordability.