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What our ageing society needs from the next Prime Minister

After weeks of campaigning, we've heard very little from the Conservative Party leadership candidates about how they'll tackle issues affecting older people.

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Older workers are the solution – not the cause – to the UK’s productivity problem

Why do so many people believe that older people should make way for younger people in the workplace?

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Extra support needed urgently this winter in wake of energy price cap rise

We respond to Ofgem confirming new energy price cap for October 2022 will be an average of £3,549 per year.

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Why are only some of us living longer?

Our Senior Evidence Manager examines the shocking health inequalities present in the UK today – and how we should tackle them.

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Five highlights from the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities Annual Conference

For the first time in three years, members of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities came together face to face at our Annual Conference.

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Damaging post-pandemic trend for older workers continues despite 'Great Unretirement'

Newly released statistics show more than 3.5 million people aged 50-64 are now economically inactive – almost 270,000 more than before the pandemic.

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Could the UK start delivering the accessible homes our ageing population so desperately needs?

The UK has the oldest housing stock in Europe, and the situation is only going to get exponentially worse if we don’t take action now.

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Asking if over 50s are responsible for rising inflation ignores the larger problem at hand

Dame Sharon White, the head of John Lewis, commented earlier this week that over 50s leaving the labour market is contributing to rising inflation.

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Latest research from others

Learning and Work Institute and Age UK
This report explores low essential skills among UK adults aged 50 and over.
Perek-Białas, J. et al., Habitat International
This study examines how older people in two Polish cities evaluate age-friendliness of where they live.
Esnard, S. et al, Psychology of Aging
This study explores the motivations, emotional well-being, and social impact of competitive video gaming among older adults.

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