Ageing society will have serious consequences' for young people, government warned

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"The UK is strikingly unprepared to deal with the pressures of an ageing society, a group of Lords peers have warned, as they paint a stark picture for the future of young people in the country. In a damning report, the House of Lords' Economic Affairs Committee accuses successive governments of failing to grapple with the issues that will arise from people living longer."

"The group argues that continuing to raise the state pension age soon increasing to 67 is no longer an adequate solution to the economic pressures of an ageing population, as an growing number of people are already exiting the workforce before they reach it. These warnings are based on findings that those aged 65+ comprised 18.9 per cent of the total population in 2023, up from 16.5 per cent in 2011 and just 13 per cent in 1972 illustrating a sharp increase."

The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech, investigating financials and producing documentaries while emphasizing accessible, paywall-free journalism funded by donations. The outlet underscores the need for reporters on the ground to speak to both sides of stories and to parse facts from messaging. A House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee report warns the UK is strikingly unprepared for pressures from an ageing society. The committee states that raising the state pension age, soon to increase to 67, no longer suffices as many people exit the workforce earlier. The share aged 65+ rose to 18.9% in 2023, up from 16.5% in 2011 and 13% in 1972.

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