Official Government Figures Show Effect of Pandemic on Older Workers
New government figures reveal the dramatic affect of covid on older workers requiring major action in support and training for older…
Older Workers Hit Hard By Pandemic
Major report by the Resolution Foundation shows older workers hit hard by the pandemic. Rising participation rates of 50-64s in employment…
WiseAge Endorses AgeUK London’s Mayoral Action Plan
WiseAge endorses AgeUK's action plan and it's important message, see it here: https://wiseage.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Age-UK-London-Action-Pack-for-Forums-202170.pdf
Redundancies Amongst the Over 50s Have Nearly Tripled in a Year
There were 107,000 over 50s made redundant in November to January 2021 - an increase of more than 70,500 or 195%…
Greece Tourism Survey & Free Holiday
Wise Age is a partner in a European network silver tourism project being run by our Greek partners, which is trying…
HARSH PROSPECTS FOR SOME OLDER LONDON WORKERS WITH RISING UNEMPLOYMENT
As the fallout from Covid unveils, new research on London’s employment shows the severe challenges facing London’s labour market – with…
Covid and the climate crisis show why we need a new social contract between old and young
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/feb/25/covid-climate-crisis-new-social-contract-old-young The problem is not one of intergenerational conflict which this article and the IFS keep peddling but of wealth and…
Coronavirus Has Hit Over 50s Workers Hard
This is why 50+s need ongoing support. 'new generation of unemployed': Covid hits careers of over-50s https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/feb/04/lost-generation-unemployed-pandemic-hits-careers-of-over-50s