MPs Call for Action Against Ageism in UK Society

A parliamentary report highlights widespread age discrimination, urging stronger protections and a comprehensive government strategy.

The Women and Equalities Committee report identifies pervasive ageism in the UK, describing it as culturally embedded and often minimized compared to other forms of discrimination.
MPs criticize stereotypes of older people as 'wealth-hoarding boomers' or burdens on resources, arguing such narratives create unnecessary generational divisions.
The report highlights the digital exclusion of older people, with many unable to access essential services as they move online, and calls for an updated digital inclusion strategy.
Recommendations include stronger workplace protections, stricter regulation of ageist media portrayals, and affordable broadband and mobile tariffs for pensioners.
MPs urge the government to commission a review of age discrimination laws and consider creating a dedicated commissioner for older people in England, similar to Wales.