Nearly 1 million over-65s are still working
Figures from the Office for National Statistics show the number of people aged over 65 in employment in the UK reached a record level of 980,000 in the first quarter of 2013.
The European Central Bank cuts interest rates to record low
The European Central Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate to a new record low of 0.5%.
Spain isn’t working
Spain’s unemployment rate reached a new record of 27.2% of the workforce in the first quarter of 2013.
UK economy avoids recession
The UK economy has avoided falling back into a recession after recording growth in the first three months of 2013.
The true cost of work related ill health
22.7m working days were lost in the UK due to work related ill health between 2011 and 2012. It is crucial to have a backup plan.