The insurance industry is discriminating against older people with half of motor insurers refusing to offer quotes to people aged over 80, a charity has said. Age Concern and Help the Aged – which are joining forces under the banner of Age UK – said half of the 25 motor insurers and one-third of the…

A former pensions advisor to Tony Blair has been appointed as the Government’s new ‘Older Workers’ Champion’, amid growing concern over the number of over 50s left on the scrap heap. Dr Ros Altmann will advise David Cameron on how to make it easier for older workers to stay in work or change careers late…

Considering how flexible staff need to be in today’s transitory employment scene, it’s pleasing to note that many top quality employers are not averse to taking on workers whose experience is in totally different industries and who are, to put it politely, no spring chickens.Judging by testimonials from some of its staff, the Civil Aviation…

Labour is setting up a commission led by Miriam O’Reilly, the former Countryfile presenter, and Arlene Phillips, the former Strictly Come Dancing judge, to tackle discrimination against women over the age of 50. The team will draw up proposals to try to prevent ageism and sexism, the “double discrimination” against older women, as the party…

Viewing entries in The Telegraph David Cameron says he will help protect people taking advantage of the government’s new pensions ‘revolution’ by appointing Dr Ros Altmann as minister for consumer protection. The Government’s “older workers tsar” suggests holders of O levels should rebrand them as GCSEs to avoid age discrimination. Michael Buerk criticises television presenters who…

Former north Cumbria health boss Nigel Woodcock, who lost his job in the midst of a massive NHS shake-up, is to mount a landmark ‘age discrimination’ test case at the Court of Appeal. Mr Woodcock, former chief executive of the North Cumbria Primary Care Trusts, says the only reason why he had his employment terminated…

John Galvin is passionate about housing and especially about ensuring our older people are not forgotten when it comes to government policy making. “We shouldn’t be writing people off at 65 or 70 years old” he says. “Older generations are important – society doesn’t work without the roles of different generations.” Galvin has worked in housing…

A ban on age discrimination has been shelved by ministers, leaving millions of pensioners at risk of inferior hospital treatment, more expensive insurance and a narrower choice of holidays. Measures to outlaw ageism in the provision of goods and services were due to become law from April this year, but the Home Office has delayed…

If Steve Jobs answered an ad today for work on LinkedIn.com or Monster.com chances are he would never even get a response. At the age of 56 he would be deemed a dinosaur who would be completely out of touch with modern technology and integrated marketing channels. That at 56, he would be lucky if…

Tiny increases each year would still leave a wholly inadequate state pension according to Ms Altmann. She proposed paying a much higher level of flat rate basic pension, perhaps from an older age such as 70 or 75, but keeping existing limits for those below this age.  At the same time, part-time work would need…