'Widespread' ageism against 'wealth-hoarding boomers' must be addressed, MPs say

‘Wealth-hoarding boomers’ stereotype is age discrimination, MPs say

The ‘boomer’ stereotype is contributing to ageist attitudes, a Commons group has found

Broadband and mobile firms 'must provide affordable tariffs for pensioners'

The UK has a ‘pervasively ageist culture’ and new anti-discrimination laws are needed to protect older people, MPs have said.Existing laws are “failing” older people. Ageist stereotypes including accusations they are ‘wealth-hoarders’ are widespread and breed ‘unnecessary division’, according to parliament’s women and equalities committee report.Increasingly critical references to a growing elderly population, dismissed as the “grey tsunami” and…

MPs slam stereotype that pensioners live life of luxury while grandkids struggle

Misconception that elders 'hoard' wealth pits generations in conflict with each other, say MPs

'Widespread' ageism against 'wealth-hoarding boomers' must be addressed, MPs say

A report by a parliamentary committee recommends that the government introduce a commissioner for older people - as exists in Wales and Northern Ireland.

MPs criticise 'wealth-hoarding' boomers stereotype as ageist

A report from the Commons' women and equalities committee says age discrimination is widespread.

Ageism widespread and culturally embedded in UK, MPs warn

There are 11 million people in England and Wales aged 65 or older, including more than half a million who are aged over 90.