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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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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Survey reveals how more intergenerational living could help tackle Britain’s loneliness and housing crises
Britain faces two growing crises: loneliness and housing. Now a new survey points to ways in which both problems could be tackled by the generations working together to develop solutions that work for all ages – including multigenerational living. Chronic loneliness is a problem for almost four million people in the UK[1] and the negative…
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Older women being shut out of starring roles in films
More of the UK’s top films from the past three years feature a lead actor called Chris than have a female lead actor over the age of 60, new analysis from the country’s first national anti-ageism campaign reveals.
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A quarter of people aged 55-64 in England are physically inactive
New research from Age UK shows that lack of confidence and self-perception are holding many 50–65 year-olds back from group activities and team sports.
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Ageing Better: Government should aim higher on accessible homes minimum targets
Analysis carried out by the Centre for Ageing Better last year revealed the enormous shortfall across the country in accessible housing which means that 12 million people do not have their accessibility needs met by the property they live in.
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Anchor residents keep clear of the sharks in unforgettable Virtual Reality experience
Residents at Anchor’s Pemberley Place later living development in Bath have been experiencing the wonders of Virtual Reality (VR) – taking them overseas, to concerts… and even underwater.
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From fitness to friendship: Why walking football is a win for Norwich’s Over-50s
Age UK Norwich walking football club is gaining well-deserved recognition after being featured on BBC Radio Norfolk – and it’s easy to see why.
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Government promises “Retirement boost of £29,000 for millions” as new Pension Schemes Act becomes law
New legislation which received Royal Assent on Wednesday 29 April should mean over 20 million pension savers getting better value from their providers to the tune of an average £29,000. Tony Watts OBE looks at the finer detail. The Pension Schemes Bill has had a bumpy ride through the parliamentary process – not least over…
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Age UK: 3.4 million pensioners are struggling financially
New polling for Age UK shows that among the 3.4 million pensioners (28%) in Great Britain who said they were financially struggling, almost half (47%) 1.6 million said they’ve been struggling for three years or longer, pointing to more persistent financial hardship.
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Almost 40,000 older private renters “pulled into poverty” by inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates
New research from Independent Age shows that 37,900 older private renters would be pulled out of poverty if Local Housing Allowance (LHA) matched actual rents.
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Age UK: “Millions in midlife put off exercise for life by school PE lessons”
A new campaign from Age UK is calling on the nation to “Act Now, Age Better”
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