: Women aged 65–74 are more likely to be unpaid carers than men in the same age group. Key Inequalities Recent Age UK reports highlight systemic challenges:
: The employment rate for women aged 50–64 was 71.6% in 2025. Changes to the State Pension age have driven many women to remain in the workforce longer. english mature ladies
: Approximately 13 million UK women are perimenopausal or menopausal. Symptoms can be severe enough to cause premature exit from the workforce, costing the economy an estimated £1.5 billion annually. : Women aged 65–74 are more likely to
: 36% of women aged 50+ have experienced discrimination based on age, sex, or race. : Approximately 13 million UK women are perimenopausal
: Women born in the 1940s receive a State Pension approximately 25% lower than men's. At age 55, women typically have 35% less private pension wealth than their male counterparts. Health & Social Trends