Can't afford to retire.. can't get a job... older people face growing work crisis
By Tony Watts & Kate Morley - 08/09/2010
New Government statistics show that, while the Government is pushing ahead to increase both the Default Retirement Age (DRA) and the state pension age, one third of those aged between 50 and 65 are already not in work – throwing into doubt whether those who need or want to work will be able to find jobs.
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