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Many people want or need to continue working as they get older but can face barriers in doing so.

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Ageing Better reacts to over-50s making up a third of all hours worked analysis

New ONS analysis of the changes in the UK labour composition during and after the 2008 economic crash show that over-50s made the largest contribution to post-downturn growth in total hours and now fill a third (30%) of all hours worked in the UK.

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Our response to new research showing half of self-employed people are aged 50+

Analysis of ONS data by recruitment specialists Rest Less suggests that 46% of the self-employed workforce is over the age of 50.

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Office worker

‘No experience required’ - ageism in the job market

Our everyday phrases and thought processes are often unintentionally ageist. What effect does this have in the workplace?

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Older worker

Where have the record numbers of people in employment come from?

Recent ONS figures show that since June 2011 we have seen the number of people in employment increase for eight solid year. This has resulted in a record 32.2 million people in work, an increase of 3.1 million.

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Ageing Better welcomes MP's call for law on flexible working

We welcome moves to introduce a law that would make flexible working the default for every job.

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Older worker

Lifelong learning: unlocking the potential of older workers

Too many older workers are being denied training and progression opportunities. This doesn't just hold them back, but our whole economy.

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Response to study on rising living costs leading to people working longer

A recent study by Canada Life Group Insurance suggest three out of four people plan to continue working beyond the age of 65 due to rising living costs.

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Over 70s worker

Ageing Better welcomes rise in number of over-70s in work

Research by recruitment platform Rest Less suggests that the number of people in employment at age 70 or older is increasing

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