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1 in 5 older adults on low income “can’t cover £50 cost”
One in five older people (21%) living on a low income would find it difficult or impossible to cover an unexpected bill of £50 without borrowing money, according to new research by Independent Age.
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Greater Manchester “could unlock billions by reimagining nightlife for all ages”
A new ILC and Greater Manchester Combined Authority report calls for later libraries open schools and a “Too Good to Miss” App to make evenings accessible affordable and age friendly.
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Experiences of racism “continue to scar and disadvantage England’s Black Caribbean people in older age”
A new report from Age UK ‘Ageing while Black: the experiences of older Black Caribbean people in England’. draws on in depth interviews with older Black Caribbean people to understand more about what it’s like to age in our country while Black.
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UK’s first National Annuity Day launched to help people secure retirement income
Pension Potential, part of Punter Southall Group, has created the UK’s first National Annuity Day, taking place on 21 October 2025.
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Only Fools and Horses star highlights help for older people in poverty
Actress Sue Holderness teamed up with Independent Age in a new video promoting their free helpline, which supports older people living in financial hardship.
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Getting more over-50s into work “could unlock £109 billion for UK economy”
Helping more people in their 50s and early 60s stay in work could deliver a significant boost to Britain’s economy, according to new analysis from ILC’s UK Better Lives Index.
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The “double prejudice” facing Disabled older workers
Disabled older workers are almost twice as likely to experience negative treatment when applying for jobs or promotions than their non-disabled peers, new research from the Centre for Ageing Better shows. The report, published in National Inclusion Week, reveals that more than two in five (44%) Disabled people aged between 50 and 66 years old…
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Travel the big winner at this year’s Silver Marketing Awards
While there were category wins for Stannah, CareUK and the RSPCA at this year’s Silver Marketing Awards, there was a clear story to tell about which industry is hitting the brief best when it comes to marketing to the over 50s demographic.
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The power to change lives… by improving electrical safety
Care & Repair Cymru, in partnership with Electrical Safety First, have published a new report exploring the impact that improving electrics can have on the lives of older people in Wales.
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Understanding dementia: a novel approach to cut across the generational divide
How do you help children understand about someone in their family who has dementia? A leading figure in later life housing and care has found a novel way to bridge the divide… with a detective story. Review by Tony Watts OBE
