Over-50s Face a “Perfect Storm” as Employment Rate Falls Short

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec09 Apr 2025|OpinionOver-50s Face a “Perfect Storm” as Employment Rate Falls ShortOlder workers are being left behind in the job market, with the employment rate for over-55s still far below the government’s 80% target, according to the State of Ageing 2025 report from the Centre for Ageing Better published this week. The report also highlights stark regional inequalities, with over three times as many 50-64-year-olds in work in the South East com