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How does the Prime Minister plan to encourage more older workers out of early retirement?

Rishi Sunak has reportedly announced plans to use a revamped mid-life MOT scheme to encourage more older people out of early retirement and back into work.

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Older workers hold key for third of UK firms currently experiencing worker shortages

The Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) latest fortnightly business impact survey shows that 32% of businesses, with 10 or more employees, said they were short of staff.

Why I’ll be glad to see the back of 2022

While 2023 promises changes that will enable more of us to age better, there’s no doubt 2022 has been another tough year for many.

Rumours of a ‘Great Unretirement’ are not just premature – they’re damaging

The latest data is challenging the myth that older workers are returning to the jobs market. And now is not the time for complacency.

Hundreds of thousands of older workers remain frozen out of the labour market 

The latest ONS data shows that over 260,000 more workers aged 50-64 years old are economically inactive than before the pandemic. 

Ageing Better welcomes plans for new rights on flexible working

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced plans for millions of employees to be given the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.

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Case study: Increasing Pension Credit uptake in Age-friendly Communities

Age-friendly Communities are well placed to help residents to access the millions of pounds that go unclaimed in benefits for older people. This case study brings together examples that could be adopted in your place.

Age-Friendly Employer Case Studies

The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a programme for employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers. Find out what some of these organisations are doing.

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Work is important financially and is also a major source of social connections. Good quality, fulfilling work is important financially, gives people a sense of purpose and is a major source of social connections.