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Older renters cutting back on food, heating and socialising

A new report from Independent Age reveals the devastating effect of the over two-year Housing Benefit freeze on older private renters.

October 16, 2026
55% of public not confident they’ll have enough to live well in retirement

New polling from Independent Age shows that 55% of adults under the age of 65 in Great Britain are not confident they will have enough money to live comfortably in retirement.

October 6, 2026
Age discrimination left unchecked: equality legislation falling short 20 years on

Equality legislation has failed to provide adequate protection from age discrimination and additional legal safeguards are needed to tackle the country’s most common form of discrimination, says the Centre for Ageing Better.

October 1, 2026
Too many over 50s forced out of work before they can afford to retire

Just over half of people in their 50s and early 60s who left their last job did so for involuntary reasons, according to new analysis from the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC).

September 25, 2026
“Who will speak for you when you’re gone?”

OPAAL campaign warns that failing to plan for death can leave families friends and carers facing a maze of difficult decisions.

September 16, 2026
Independent Age: total take up of state support would save NHS & social care almost £1bn

New research shows that 100% take up of key benefits would cut numbers of pensioners in poverty by 280,000 and save the NHS and social care services in England £950 million a year.

September 14, 2026
Age UK: “Millions risk being digitally excluded if we continue to ‘muddle through’”

A major new report from Age UK argues that a “dual approach” is needed to prevent millions being digitally excluded: a big and sustained digital inclusion initiative, plus protected offline access to essential services – including face-to-face banking.

September 4, 2026
Fears over lack of support for ageing LGBTQ+ population

A rapidly growing older LGBTQ+ population is facing a future of poorer health, more limited finances and greater social isolation than their heterosexual peers without urgent action, a new report is warning.

August 28, 2026
New 40% requirements for accessible homes is “a missed opportunity”

Campaigners have cautiously welcomed new requirements in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) but warn that the delivery of accessible homes must exceed the new minimum 40% threshold if the country is to come anywhere close to meeting the current high levels of demand in the future.

August 20, 2026
£1.5m grant fund to support older carers experiencing financial hardship

Independent Age is distributing £1.5 million in funding to projects supporting carers aged over 65 who are living on a low income.

August 6, 2026

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