Age Discrimination Older Londoners have vital role to play in future success of the capital
05/08/2010
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind the Government's plans to scrap the retirement age from October 2011. The Mayor, who is speaking at this year's Older People's Assembly in City Hall today (Thursday 5 August), believes it is vital to ensure older people are able to participate fully in the life of the capital.
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The end of forced retirement is a ‘landmark’ for British society, says Age UK
The abolition of forced retirement is not only a ‘huge victory’ for workers at risk of being forced out of their jobs because of their age, but is also a ‘landmark’ for the UK society at large, as older workers, the UK economy, public finances and employers will all benefit from this change, says Age UK.
TAEN urges considered approach to retirement changes
Chris Ball, Chief Executive of TAEN gives his reaction to the announcements on the State Pension Age and the Default Retirement Age by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, in Tuesday's Budget
Two thirds want government to abolish forced retirement immediately, says Age UK
The Government should seize the historic opportunity to scrap the Default Retirement Age on a wave of public support and consensus across generations, says Age UK, revealing almost two thirds of adults want ministers to abolish forced retirement immediately.
Job cuts "likely to hit older people hardest"
Reacting to the CIPD Chief Economist’s estimate (10 June) that more than 725,000 public sector jobs are expected to be lost in the next four years under the coalition’s plans to cut the deficit, a warning has gone out that older people are likely to suffer most.
"Ducking the scrapping of the Default Retirement Age is a missed opportunity"
The Government has announced, as part of the Budget statement, that it is launching a formal consultation on reforms to the Default Retirement Age. And while some groups have welcomed the announcement, Chris Ball, CEO of TAEN – The Age and Employment Network believes that decisions rather than more consultations are required.
Age Concern and Help the Aged's manifesto calls for scrapping of Default Retirement Age
Scrapping Default Retirement Age tops Age Concern and Help the Aged’s pre-election manifesto challenge, as new research shows 100,000 older workers were forced to retire last year.
2010 international employer award launched for age-friendly companies
TAEN – The Age and Employment Network and AARP, the US-based not for profit 40 million membership organisation for the over-50s, have launched the 2010 International Innovative Employer Award in the UK. The award recognises employers across the world with a strong track record of innovative policies and practices that address issues relevant to older workers.
TAEN calls for repeal of “draconian” retirement law
Today (Monday 1st February), the Government closes its evidence gathering for the Review of the Default Retirement Age (DRA). TAEN – The Age and Employment Network, Britain’s centre of expertise on age and employment issues, has dubbed the law “a draconian measure which should be repealed at the earliest possible moment.”
The Pensioners’ Movement is alive and well
Despite recent claims to the contrary, Britain already has an active and vocal pensioner movement, with a shared set of aims enshrined in the ten-point Pensioners’ Charter. Dot Gibson explains.
Government sets out its stall on age discrimination
Discrimination against older people is a serious problem that must be tackled at the highest levels, Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality said today.
'Saga clout' comes to Westminster
The Saga generation will have a decisive influence on the outcome of the coming General Election. Saga has used its unique insight into this demographic and created a Saga Generation manifesto which is being presented to the leaders of the UK’s main political parties.
Retirement should be 'gradual process' says SAGA
A study published today (30th December) reveals that increasing numbers of over-50s are rejecting clear-cut retirement in favour of working in a greater diversity of paid and unpaid roles. Commissioned by Saga, the first in a series of reports into ‘Work and Retirement’ reveals that the number of over-50s dividing their time between paid work, voluntary work and leisure time has grown by a quarter in the past decade.
Report calls for Scotland to unlock the potential of its 'amazing greys'
Scotland should consider its ageing population an asset rather than a liability and provide more support and encouragement to its 'amazing greys' according to a report published earlier this month by The National Forum of
Ageing (NFA) Futures Group.
Pre-Budget support for older workers welcomed
Reacting to today’s Pre-Budget Report, TAEN – The Age and Employment Network has welcomed the announcements from the Chancellor of the Exchequer that measures will be introduced to support older people in the workplace.
