The UK's demographic time bomb and the future of retirement provision

Broadstone’s David Jordan says the changing landscape means strategies will need to shift

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Broadstone senior consultant David Jordan
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Broadstone senior consultant David Jordan

The United Kingdom is on the brink of a significant demographic shift that promises to reshape its socio-economic landscape.

This shift, often referred to as the "demographic time bomb," is characterised by an ageing population and a shrinking workforce, posing unique challenges for all aspects of society. The problems o...

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