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December 19, 2019

Firefighters win back pensions in blow to government

Over 6,000 firefighters are entitled to return to their pre-2015 pension schemes, an employment tribunal has declared, in a landmark victory with implications across the public sector.
August 2, 2019

An older person 'becomes a victim of fraud every 40 seconds'

People are now nearly three times more likely to be a victim of fraud than to be burgled, and nearly 19 times more likely to be a victim of fraud than to be mugged.
May 25, 2019

New report finds pensioner poverty rates have fallen by two-thirds since 1980s peak

Pensioner poverty rates for those entering retirement today are down by two-thirds compared to previous generations in the 1980s peak, though children born today are facing record poverty rates, according to a new report published by the Resolution Foundation.
January 11, 2019

Hundreds of hospital consultants intend to leave NHS well before retirement age

The NHS faces a future without hundreds of senior skilled hospital doctors, says the BMA.
October 5, 2018

Unions urge asset managers to 'come clean' on pension charges

Unions around the globe put pressure on asset managers to come clean over charges to pensions schemes.
July 19, 2018

Employment statistics mask young workers’ reality, says YWT

High levels of women's employment may be largely due to later retirement ages and zero hours’ contracts, says the Young Women's Trust.
July 18, 2018

Poll shows UK employers unprepared for managing ageing workforce

Employers are urged to adopt age-friendly practices to ensure they are ready for the ageing workforce:
June 12, 2018

Analysis of wealth and retirement in England

Retired people in England look set to bequeath rather than use most of their wealth.
October 28, 2017

Age UK calls for 'career MOT at 50'

Age UK is calling for a Career MOT at 50, to help people take stock and plan for their later working lives and retirement.
October 10, 2017

TUC reveals pension blackspots

Six in ten workers in industries such as hospitality and agriculture are not paying into a pension.