But mainstream politicians need to be honest about the trade-offs involved
They’ll make up one in seven of those eligible to go to the polls for the presidential election
Research is finding ways to extend animal lifespans but regulators are still wary of treating ageing as a disease
Discrimination against older employees particularly apparent in sector where executives openly state preference for youth
Technique highlights concerns shifting global disease burden as populations age
Lies, damn lies and longevity
Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average despite government efforts
Growing wealth inequality between thirtysomethings could soon displace tensions between young and old
A younger generation is more aware of its carbon footprint and less likely to charter a private jet
Smartphone addiction, culture wars and low birth rates are byproducts of wealth
Optimism is tempered by concerns about a shrinking workforce
The utility’s owners are to begin urgent restructuring talks
Just 379,000 babies were born in 2023, despite PM Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to reverse demographic decline
Money managers and insurers vie for the assets of a generation worried it has not saved enough
Direct financial incentives are defeated by much stronger social trends
Automated application processes are dehumanising and unhelpful
Companies and politicians try new strategies to encourage workers to start families
In an age of remarkable scientific advances, three new books explore the prospects for living longer — and the challenges for human society
BlackRock chief’s annual letter also embraces ‘energy pragmatism’ amid attacks over climate stance
Europe’s high-end houses are being challenged by the rapid growth of local brands
The proportion of births in low-income countries projected to nearly double to 35 per cent by 2100
Unhedged and Behind the Money team up to answer questions from listeners
Refugee flows, low birth rates and left-behind regions persist because there is no answer, not because politicians are useless
Job agency chief warns that while the latest tech tools are producing more candidates, public mistrust is hindering progress
Reversing population decline will need more than just economic incentives
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