Andrew Phillips
@andrewphillips.bsky.social
Policy & Research Manager at the Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement. Previously a researcher at Demos and the Institute for Government. Views my own.
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Yes, we've discussed this idea quite a bit! However, overall we think that the simplicity of a single, universal State Pension age is worth keeping. This is partly based on our research with members of the public in two workshops we ran in 2022. See: www.standardlife.co.uk/centre-for-t...
Future of the state pension | Standard Life
Today, the state pension is at a critical juncture, facing questions over affordability and intergenerational fairness in the context of an ageing population and increasing longevity.
www.standardlife.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Yes, we've discussed this idea quite a bit! However, overall we think that the simplicity of a single, universal State Pension age is worth keeping. This is partly based on our research with members of the public in two workshops we ran in 2022. See: www.standardlife.co.uk/centre-for-t...
You can find the research (and lots of nice charts!) here: www.standardlife.co.uk/centre-for-t...
Counting on Experience: The demographics of the Industrial Strategy workforce
Over 50s have driven much of the employment growth over recent decades as more people work to older ages, and the age profile of our workforce changes. This matters to individuals, as they navigate th...
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August 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
You can find the research (and lots of nice charts!) here: www.standardlife.co.uk/centre-for-t...