Recent research into the future of job automation has intergenerational implications. David Kingman reports
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Will Brexit make it harder for British retirees to emigrate?
Senior figures within the UK’s retirement industry are suggesting that older people are rushing to move to France and Spain before Brexit happens. David Kingman reports
New figures show impact of final salary pensions on living standards
Newly-published ONS figures have shown the colossal impact that the maturation of final salary pension schemes is having on pensioners’ living standards, reports David Kingman. But what will this mean for younger generations who don’t have access to such schemes?
New data highlight intergenerational conflict over Brexit and the economy
A large share of “extremists” on both sides of the Brexit debate would be happy to see the British economy suffer damage in order to have their way, according to new polling from YouGov. David Kingman looks at the questions this raises for intergenerational fairness
“Generation Brexit” – a chance for Millennials to have their say on Brexit
The LSE’s “Generation Brexit” project is gathering young people’s attitudes towards Brexit, in order to ensure their proper representation in the process. David Kingman reports
New study warns that heat waves could kill up to 152,000 people yearly in Europe by 2100
Scientists have produced a new warning about the possible future impact of climate change on human populations, reports David Kingman, but is their pessimism overstated?
UK older people have poor health and wellbeing compared to other developed countries, new research suggests
A new index comparing 30 developed countries from around the world on the health and wellbeing of their ageing populations suggests that the UK is doing particularly poorly. Report by David Kingman
Will today’s children all drive electric cars?
The government’s new air quality plan could mark the end of the road for traditional petrol- and diesel-powered cars. David Kingman explains
Radical report calls for “comprehensive” universities
Academic selection in higher education comes under fire in a recent paper. David Kingman considers the arguments
Number of university applicants falls 4% year-on-year
David Kingman reports on a sudden drop in the number of people applying to study at university