22/12/2025
A landmark report released on 19 December by the Economic Affairs Committee has issued its most serious warning yet: the UK is "strikingly unprepared" for the fiscal and social shifts of an ageing population. The findings suggest that on our current path, national debt could spiral toward 270% of GDP by the 2070s without fundamental reform. Crucially, the committee argues that simply raising the State Pension Age is no longer a viable solution, as many people in their 50s and 60s are already leaving the workforce due to health or caring responsibilities. For long-term residents, this raises a vital question about how we restructure our economy to support both longevity and financial stability.
