David Kingman looks at data from the 2011 ONS General Lifestyle Survey, which marks 40 years since the survey was first launched
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Unemployment falls… except for the young
David Kingman examines new data which shows that youth unemployment is still rising, despite a drop in overall unemployment
Trapped with the Folks
Claire Lamont explains the dilemmas faced by families where young people cannot afford to leave the parental home
New research shows many retirees would like to continue working
David Kingman examines some new findings which suggest that a significant proportion of people who are planning to finish working this year may be “reluctant retirees”
New figures paint a grim picture for would-be first-time buyers
David Kingman explains a new set of figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders which shows how difficult the situation facing first-time buyers has become
Could notional defined-contribution accounts save the pension system?
David Kingman offers a possible solution to the crisis facing state pension systems around the world
Public sector pension burden even worse than feared
David Kingman explores some new research which suggests that the cost of public sector pensions could be even higher than previously estimated
How will China and Europe cope with fewer workers?
David Kingman explores two sets of population predictions which came out in the space of a week, showing both Europe and China are starting to see falling numbers of workers
Illinois pension crisis reveals dangers of underfunding schemes
David Kingman explains the crisis facing the Illinois pension system, which threatens to fatally undermine the state’s finances
Work until you’re 80?: Why we need a state pension debate
David Kingman explores some new evidence which shows why we need a national debate on the future of the state pension