The state pension age will need to rise to 71 by 2050, experts have suggested, to ensure a sustainable ratio between workers and retirees. Faced with falling birth rates, longer life expectancy and increasing numbers of people dropping out of the work force, the International Longevity Centre, says in countries like the UK middle-aged adults may soon need to work for longer and here’s why: What is the current state pension age? The state pension age is the age an adult must reach before they’re allowed to claim their state pension. This is money from the Government, that forms part of the inco…