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<p>The number of older workers in the UK is at a record high, currently standing at
9.9m workers aged 50 years and over. 4.2m women aged 50-64 are in employment; this
compares to 3.5m five years ago. There are 1.2 million individuals in employment aged
over 65, of which 39% are women.</p><p> </p><p>Employment rates for older workers
have also been increasing and recently reached record highs. Since ten years ago,
the employment rate has increased by 6.0 percentage points (pp) (from 65.0% to 71.0%)
for people aged 50-64. The current employment rate for women aged 50-64 is at a record
high of 66.4%.</p><p> </p><p>Further information on estimates of employment, unemployment,
economic inactivity and other employment-related statistics for the UK can be found
in the “UK labour market: July 2017” statistical bulletin published at the Office
for National Statistics (ONS) website:</p><p><a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/uklabourmarket/july2017"
target="_blank">https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/uklabourmarket/july2017</a></p><p>
</p><p>The Government is committed to supporting people aged 50 years and over to
remain in and return to work; the ‘Fuller Working Lives: A Partnership Approach’ strategy
was published on 2nd February. This, crucially, is led by employers, but it also sets
out the case for action by individuals, and the role of Government in supporting them
in planning their careers and their approach to retirement. The Strategy and supporting
evidence base are available at the attached web address:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fuller-working-lives-a-partnership-approach"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fuller-working-lives-a-partnership-approach</a></p><p>
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