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The Employment Rights Bill: what does it mean for older workers?

After months of debate and a lengthy back and forth between the Commons and the Lords, the Employment Rights Bill has finally become law.

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Designing research with, not for

This month, we’re spotlighting a guest blog by Jahan Foster-Zabit, Head of Research at the Race Equality Foundation, who shares insights on inclusive research practices, with additional reflections from Yasmeen Hussein, Regional Adviser at Foundations and Design Group Member.

  • Homes
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The Ageing Better Year in Numbers

As 2025 draws to a close, it is a time to reflect on what has been an eventful 12 months.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Takes the breath away: The poor health penalty from living in a damp home

Our new Spotlight report, produced with the support of the Health Equals campaign, highlights the scale of the problem of condensation, damp, mould and cold amongst the nation’s poor-quality housing stock.

  • Homes
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Ageing Better's reaction to government’s new accessible homes proposals 

We welcome the government's announcement that a minimum of 40% of new homes must be delivered to the Part M4(2) accessible and adaptable standard.

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Homes fit for people and purpose – The urgent case for accessible homes

In this blog, our Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager for Homes, Christos Tuton, discusses the major ‘accessibility gap’ in today’s housing market with not enough accessible homes across the country.

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No progress in life expectancy in a decade shows worrying signs for state of nation’s health

New data released today shows there has been no progress made on life expectancy in the UK in a decade – in stark contrast to sizeable increases over previous decades.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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A picture's worth a thousand words: What our new set of infographics can tell us about England's ageing population

In this blog our Senior Evidence Manager, Aideen Young, talks about the value of our State of Ageing infographics and how they can facilitate effective and collaborative ways of working.

  • Age-friendly Movement

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