Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Bill
Legislation 17 May 2005
Under this Bill, a new commissioner will be appointed to represent the interests of older people in Wales.
Pensioner poverty
Policy Consultation 10 March 2005
Comment from the Liberal Democrats, ARPO50, Help the Aged and Age Concern.
Banking Practices (Protection of the Elderly) Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 25 February 2005
Over 65s to secure redundancy rights
Press Review 7 February 2005
The government is set to perform a u-turn by announcing it will change discrimination law to allow workers over 65 to claim redundancy.
Kinnock tells Blair and Brown camps to 'shut up'
News Article 31 January 2005
Supporters of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown should "shut up" in the interests of the Labour Party, Neil Kinnock has told ePolitix.com.
Tax warning on ageing economy
Press Review 18 January 2005
A leading think tank has warned taxes will have to rise by the equivalent of £30 billion per year to meet the needs of the UK's ageing population.
Homeless Link
Government Affairs Website
Elderly living better and longer says new report
News Article 2 November 2004
Older people have never had it so good, according to a report published by the government.
Howard pledges long-term care deal
News Article 14 September 2004
The Conservatives have set out their plans to provide long-term care for elderly people.
Baby-boomers are an 'opportunity' says Kennedy
News Article 9 September 2004
The Liberal Democrat leader has said the retirement of the baby-boomer generation should be seen as an opportunity not a "demographic time-bomb".
