By gradually increasing the qualifying age for State pension, people will be further encouraged to remain in employment beyond 65 years of age. The numbers currently at work drop dramatically at 65 years of age. The Quarterly National Household Survey showed that 77.2% of people aged 45-54 years were at work. This drops to 64.3% for 55-64 year-olds and to just 8.7% for people aged 65 years or older.

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