Ofgem is looking at whether people are losing hundreds of pounds a year because they have no way of buying cheap energy deals online. Around a quarter of households are not connected to the internet, with older people disproportionately affected by not being online. Andrew Wright, a senior director at Ofgem, said energy companies had…

Mrs Gay (born 4 October 1953) was employed by Sophos as Vice President of its Europe Middle East and Africa division (“EMEA”). She was a very competent senior executive and one of the top five earners at the firm: Her compensation package was over £260,000. Following the acquisition by Sophos of a German company called…

Former BBC One controller Jay Hunt has denied she hates women at the tribunal of an ex-presenter seeking compensation for alleged sex and age discrimination. Ms Hunt said the claims – attributed to an ex-colleague by former Countryfile presenter Miriam O’Reilly – were “entirely and categorically” untrue. Ms O’Reilly, 53, claims she was dropped when…

As the 2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations gets off the ground, the European Commission has published an extensive survey on active ageing to understand citizens’ views and attitudes towards older people. The survey also covers the contribution of older people in the workplace and society, as well as how best…

Almost two-thirds (63%) of 55-64-year-olds say that they believe they have been victims of age discrimination by a prospective employer, according to research released today by Totaljobs. Most older workers feel they are at a disadvantage because of their age The research shows that only 6% of the 55-64 year olds see their age as…

In a study from the American Psychological Association, a psychologist has found that age discrimination can shorten lifespans.  Research by Becca Levy found that lives can be shortened by up to 7.5 years if they feel negatively about their age.  The extent of the damage done by age discrimination is not felt at the time.…

The Advocate-General has given an opinion on a German law restricting applications to the fire service to those under 30. The Advocate-General considered that the German laws could be justified as a legitimate employment policy under Article 6(1) of the Equal Treatment Framework Directive and also as a genuine occupational requirement under Article 4(1). The…

There has never been any love lost between the former controller of BBC1, Jay Hunt, and Miriam O’Reilly,  the presenter she unceremoniously sacked from Countryfile because at 51 she was considered too old.   A new row has erupted after Ms Hunt once again gave evidence to an employment tribunal, this time the one hearing…

Mr Homer, aged 61, worked as a legal adviser with the Police National Legal Database.  He did not have a law degree having worked as a Police Officer before taking up this post in 1995. In 2005 PNLD changed its career structure with the result that Mr Homer would not be eligible for promotion unless he…

Despite seeking a “dynamic young accountant”, SPG was found not to have discriminated on the grounds of age in their recruitment. Facts and decision Mr Montgomery was 53 and applied for the role of qualified accountant. The employer stated it was “an opportunity for a dynamic young accountant to grow with a rapidly expanding group…