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.
How did increasing the state pension age from 65 to 66 affect household incomes?
This report, funded by Ageing Better, examines the impact of increasing the state pension age from 65 to 66 on household incomes, poverty and public finances.
New figures show over 50s most in need of post-pandemic support to get back into work
Over a quarter of a million more people aged 50-64 are economically inactive compared to pre-pandemic levels, fuelling the labour market participation crisis.
This set of downloadable evidence cards summarises employers’ attitudes towards older workers, including their thoughts on being an age-friendly employer.
Chancellor's temporary measures for pensioners need to be backed up with long-term solutions
Substantial reforms that go further than the Chancellor's cost-of-living support are needed to tackle the systemic issues eroding the quality of later life.
Older worker employment still stalling two years on from pandemic
Employment of older workers is still failing to recover to pre-pandemic levels, with almost a quarter of a million more people aged 50-64 economically inactive.
