The new powers and structures represent an exciting opportunity. But these wholesale changes must acknowledge that we are an ageing population and plan accordingly.
The time for people claiming Universal Credit to look for jobs in their chosen sector will be slashed. But evidence suggests this is unlikely to motivate more people into work.
In less than 20 years, over 14 million people will be over 65. It's crucial that we create change now to ensure that no one misses out on a good later life.
New research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and funded by Ageing Better reveals that the rise in the state pension age has increased employment rates of 65 year olds, but the effects have not been felt equally.
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