Extending working life and the management of change. Is ...
05/07/2018· The policy context. In 1974, 13.8 per cent of the UK population was aged 65 or above. By 2014, the figure had risen to 17.7 per cent, and is estimated to rise to 24.3 per cent by 2039 .These increases are partly due to fluctuations in the birth rate, i.e. the post war baby boomers reaching retirement age, but also to increased longevity.