Five questions facing Andy Burnham on the UK economy The new PM can’t afford to be any more daring when it comes to the economy as financial mistakes could be costly, warn experts The Independent UK · Jul 17
Workers consider getting Botox and plastic surgery to combat workplace ageism A fifth of workers polled said they would consider Botox or fillers to get a level playing field in the workplace The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
‘There’s an overwhelming bond of love’: the grandparents whose kids rely on them to raise a family With many parents struggling to afford childcare, an army of grandparents have stepped up. They speak about the joys – and burdens – of caring for their grandkids at a time when they could be taking it easier The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025
‘Living in a home that damages health the norm for far too many older people’ More than a fifth of people over 50 in England are living in a poor-quality home that could be making their health condition worse, a charity said. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024
Let’s celebrate older people just like Poland does Letter: Dr Carole Easton highlights community efforts in the UK and advocates for a commissioner for older people and ageing The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024
‘It makes moving pointless’: why stamp duty is the biggest downside to downsizing Many older people in large homes would like to release them to growing families, but the financial hit can be huge The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024
Life expectancy lower in north of England than the south, study finds Exclusive: Older people also likely to be in poor health and out of work in the north of England, report says The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023
Record number of centenarians in England and Wales, census shows There were 13,924 people aged 100 or older in 2021, the Office for National Statistics said. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Small investment in home improvement could bring £10 billion boost, say think tanks The amount is less than a third of the £1.9 billion handed back to the Treasury in July by the housing ministry. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023