Parliamentary group launches to develop 'promising' longevity strategy
A parliamentary group has been set up to introduce a national strategy which focuses on the benefits of longevity, rather than the "problems" of an ageing UK population.
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) - which launched yesterday (7 May) - aims to turn ageing into one of the most "promising opportunities of the 21st century", according to its website. The group...
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