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50 years of progress against pensioner poverty under threat, warns new State of Ageing report

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Centre for Ageing Better
21 Nov 2023

Today we launch our fourth annual State of Ageing report which brings together realms of data and analysis to paint a detailed picture of our ageing population and how it is changing.

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Happy first birthday, Age-friendly Employer Pledge

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Andy Briggs
30 Nov 2023

Ageing Better’s Age-friendly Employer Pledge was launched one year ago today for employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers.

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Almost 300 employers sign up to older worker pledge within its first year 

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Mia Warren Smith
30 Nov 2023

Hundreds of employers have signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge since Ageing Better launched the scheme last year.

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Numbers of impoverished older people from minority ethnic backgrounds set to soar without urgent action

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Centre for Ageing Better
28 Nov 2023

Our newly published State of Ageing report details how older people from certain ethnic minority backgrounds are currently much more likely to be living in poor health, deep poverty and inadequate housing than the national average.

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The stats which show it is harder getting older in the North

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Centre for Ageing Better
20 Nov 2023

Our annual State of Ageing report is the definitive compilation of data around the experiences of our ageing population.

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Plans for more punitive welfare unlikely to lead to better job outcomes for older workers

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Centre for Ageing Better
17 Nov 2023

The government has announced reforms to the welfare system as part of the £2.5 billion back-to-work plan aiming to help more than 1 million people look for and stay in employment.

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How health support supports the retention of older workers

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John Kiernan
16 Nov 2023

Long-lasting health conditions are one of the biggest drivers in the current rise of economic inactivity.

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Government and the medical profession need to adapt to an ageing population

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Centre for Ageing Better
10 Nov 2023

The new annual report from England’s Chief Medical Officer says significantly improving the quality of life for older people should be a major aim of policy and medical practice.

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As Media Manager, Neil is responsible for growing Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.

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State of caring 2023 - the impact of caring on: health
Carers UK
23 Nov 2023
This report finds that caring responsibilities for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill are having a significant impact on people’s capacity to work and earn a full-time wage.
Trends in the Defined Contribution trust-based pensions market
Department for Work & Pensions
22 Nov 2023
This publication provides high-level estimates of the changing pension landscape since the roll-out of Automatic Enrolment (AE) and assesses the potential outlook by 2030. The overall aim is to show the growing importance of the pensions industry, the emerging evidence around market consolidation, and the potential benefit to members.
Government response to ending the proliferation of deferred small pots
Department for Work & Pensions
22 Nov 2023
This report sets out the government’s response to the public consultation on the proposal to resolve the small pots issue. It also calls for evidence on the long-term direction of workplace pension saving.

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