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The UK Network of Age-friendly Communities has reached its 100th member milestone meaning it now covers a combined population of more than 31.5 million people.

The Renters' Rights Bill aims to improve protections for renters in England's private rented sector. Today, on International Tenant's Day, our Programme Manager for Homes, Nazia Azad, discusses the impact it will have on older renters.

The first day of October is the United Nations International Day of Older People – a moment to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations.

The construction industry is experiencing a skills and labour shortage with thousands more workers needed to help the government meet its house building and infrastructure ambitions.

New research from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals Disabled older workers are more likely to feel their workplace is not inclusive, experience negative treatment when applying for jobs or promotions and have lower levels of job satisfaction than non-disabled people of the same age.

Beth Badrock, Ageing Well Programme Manager at the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub, explains the groundbreaking work she is involved with which is using data and digital tools to limit the risk of falls.