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<p>As people live longer healthier lives, many recognise the positive financial, health
and social benefits of work, and are choosing to work beyond State Pension age. There
are currently 1.3 million workers over State Pension age in employment. The Government
is committed to enabling them to remain in, and progress in, work if they choose.</p><p>
</p><p>The extension of the right to request flexible working to all employees with
26 weeks’ continuous service with their employer offers the opportunity for individuals
of all ages to change or reduce their hours to accommodate other responsibilities,
where the alternative would be to give up work altogether. This may be of particular
interest to adults over State Pension age who would like to amend their working pattern.</p><p>
</p><p>We have appointed a Business Champion for Older Workers to engage and influence
employers on the benefits of a mixed-age workforce both strategically and in terms
of practical advice.</p><p> </p><p>Government also recognises the importance of supporting
adults to plan effectively for the future, including how to stay in work for longer.
The mid-life MOT launched a webpage in 2019 which offers support to those considering
whether they need to make a change in their work, health or finances in order to get
the most out of work and retirement.</p>
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