The latest news
Here is a selection of the latest news from the Age Action Alliance and its members. Earlier stories are available by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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£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.
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Age UK: “Delayed discharges up nearly 70% in five years”
In a new report the charity says that: “Recent governments have taken their eye off the ball on delayed discharges – up nearly 70% in five years. At least 6.75 million bed days a year are being lost to delayed discharges costing the NHS £229 million in June alone.
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A tale of two 60s: The growing gulf between the haves and have-nots
A new Centre for Ageing Better report warns that more than one in four people in their 60s are living in financially precarious circumstances – and their numbers are set to grow significantly over the next few years.
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Housing 21 appoints next Chair
Housing 21 has announced the appointment of Jane Holbrook as the next Chair of the Board to take over when Elaine Elkington steps down as Chair in September 2026.
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