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Nearly one million people over 70 are heading back to work creating a £1.8bn boost to the economy

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almost 900,000 people aged over 70 are choosing to either head back to, or stay longer in part, or full-time work, as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Results from the ‘Back on Track’ study shows that, post-lockdown, slowing down is the last thing on the minds of many older adults with one in three (36%) over 70s saying they have spent the last 16-months reflecting on their life goals.

Going back to work, whether for financial reasons or in pursuit of a purposeful, active older lifestyle, is a core part of that ambition for many - seven per cent are returning to work and three per cent plan on delaying retirement.

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