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Post-pandemic loss of older workers from labour market continues

The latest ONS data shows that over 330,000 more workers aged 50-64 years old are now economically inactive than before the first outbreak of COVID-19.

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The resilience and contribution of older women to the workforce of 2022

Progress is being made for older women in the workforce, but why is the gender pay gap the most pronounced for women in their 50s and 60s?

Image library collection recognises contributions of “invisible” older women in work

We're celebrating the role of older women in work, as part of the latest update to our Age-positive image library.

Ageing Better is backing proposed Carer’s Leave Bill

We're supporting legislative moves to grant more employment support and flexibility for unpaid carers.

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?

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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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.

The Skills to Pay the Bills: Feeling the effects of a decade of skills and training shortfall

A new National Audit Office report has revealed a significant reduction in the take-up of skills and training programmes. Why is that?

Age-friendly employers infographics

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.