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World population growing older
The United Nations estimated that in 2006, there were 688 million people over the age of 60 and that by 2050, this number would increase to two billion. Most old people live in Asia (54 percent). In 2008, the world’s median age is at 26 years old. This is expected to increase to 36... »
Goodbye 9 to 5 to relaunch after Xmas
The Goodbye, 9 to 5 TV show and website is to relaunch after Christmas, production company Serious Leisure TV said today. “We like the Goodbye, 9 to 5 format very much,” said producer Chris Gosling, “and it seems that many viewers like the show, too – we’ve had an encouraging amount of feedback from TV... »
PM says elderly care a “priority”
Improving the care available for the elderly will be Labour’s domestic policy “priority” if it wins the next election, Gordon Brown said. In an article for the Daily Mail, he said that the current system was not “fit for purpose”, and that Labour will propose free care at home for 280,000 of the frailest people... »
Pensioners/Savers could get tax refund
Many pensioners who have overpaid tax on their interest from savings could get a tax refund, says HM Revenue and Customs. HMRC has launched a campaign called TaxBack, which aims to encourage pensioners who have overpaid tax on interest from savings to claim it back, and register for savings interest to be paid gross in... »
