Staying connected
There’s something both reassuring and invigorating about keeping up with what’s going on in the world. At TurningSixty, we believe that being informed, engaged, and curious doesn’t end when we reach a certain age. In fact, it can become even more important. The world doesn’t stop changing, and neither do we.
In March 2025, Age UK released a report highlighting the challenges faced by older adults as more services transition to digital platforms. The research revealed that 31% of individuals over 60 — approximately 5.1 million people — find life significantly harder than five years ago due to the increasing digitisation of services.
From April 2025, millions of pensioners across the UK will see their State Pension payments increase by 4.1%, equating to up to £470 more per year for those on the full new State Pension. This uplift is a result of the government’s continued commitment to the triple lock policy, which ensures that the State Pension rises annually by the highest of inflation, average earnings growth, or 2.5%.
The Centre for Ageing Better’s State of Ageing 2025 report paints a detailed picture of England’s shifting demographics. Over the past four decades, the number of people aged 65 and over has increased by 3.5 million, a 52% rise, while those aged 85 and over have grown by 0.9 million, marking a staggering 186% increase.
When Everything Moves Online: Older Adults Speak Out
In March 2025, Age UK released a report highlighting the challenges faced by older adults as more services transition to digital platforms. The research revealed that 31% of individuals over 60 — approximately 5.1 million people — find life significantly harder than five years ago due to the increasing digitisation of services.
State Pension Rises Again, But Is It Enough?
From April 2025, millions of pensioners across the UK will see their State Pension payments increase by 4.1%, equating to up to £470 more per year for those on the full new State Pension. This uplift is a result of the government’s continued commitment to the triple lock policy, which ensures that the State Pension rises annually by the highest of inflation, average earnings growth, or 2.5%.
England’s Ageing Population: A Call for Inclusive Action
The Centre for Ageing Better’s State of Ageing 2025 report paints a detailed picture of England’s shifting demographics. Over the past four decades, the number of people aged 65 and over has increased by 3.5 million, a 52% rise, while those aged 85 and over have grown by 0.9 million, marking a staggering 186% increase.
