Policymakers in England should avoid thinking about the ageing population as a discrete issue and instead make ageing part of a national conversation with policy implications across a host of other...
Talk of the unsustainable nature of the British pension system has grown in proportion to the demographic shifts causing it. But any changes will need to walk a tightrope of voter acceptability and...
The Scottish Government will face “significant challenges” funding devolved public services in the future because of the twin difficulties of an ageing population and worsening health, the nation’s...
Social care funding cuts has helped drive an increase in the number of UK care homes on the brink of collapse, according to research from an accountancy firm.
Older workers are still ambitious and eager to learn, but often end up on a slow path to retirement. Employers should tap into their long-developed skills and knowledge
Whether you care about electoral or constitutional reform or not, the political inequalities of ageing societies should matter. They have substantial political consequences.
The public finances will be put under pressure over the next 50 years due to the ageing population, the government has been warned, with demand for healthcare and pensions set to increase spending by...
By 2030 most men and women can expect to live into their mid-80s. That will bring extras bills for health care, pensions and perks such as free bus passes. But isn’t it unfair for the burden to...
There’s little evidence to suggest that workers with defined contribution pension pots have the financial savvy to make wise choices with their money. A default automatic income plan would help...
