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The nation’s healthy life expectancy continues to decline significantly since the end of the pandemic

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19 Feb 2026
3 min read

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has just published new data showing the number of years people born in the UK could expect to spend in “good” general health.

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56 is too old to be wearing the latest fashions, according to the Great British public

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16 Feb 2026
5 min read

New polling for the launch of year three of our Age Without Limits campaign reveals new insights into everyday ageism in the UK. The Age Without Limits nationwide advertising campaign runs across digital, outdoor and audio until late May 2026.

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Older workers are here to stay

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22 Sep 2026
4 min read

More than one in four workers in the UK are now in the 50-64 age group – a trend that is likely only to grow in the coming years.

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Ageing and inequality put more people at risk from the climate crisis

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21 Sep 2026
5 min read

New data highlights the threat to older people from extreme temperatures. The climate crisis and increasing frequency of extreme heat mean this risk is growing, but vulnerability is shaped by more than just age.

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How Ageism Shapes What We Know About Ageing

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17 Sep 2026
3 min read

What do cocaine addiction, road crossings and climate change all have in common?

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Move to automatic take-up of Pension Credit needed to tackle escalating financial crisis among those in their 60s

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16 Sep 2026
4 min read

Our Tale of Two 60s reports highlight the growing numbers of people in their 60s facing financial insecurity.

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Latest labour market stats show why the government needs to act on NETER Crisis

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15 Sep 2026
3 min read

New labour market stats released this morning show a huge drop-off in employment rates for the over 50s – raising concerns about the health of the UK labour market and its ability to adapt to looming demographic change.

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Employees benefit from age-friendly approach

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8 Sep 2026
5 min read

Since launching in 2022, the Age-friendly Employer Pledge has been signed by more than 600 organisations determined to improve their recruitment, retention and development of people over 50.

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