How to not retire: what to do if you’re going to keep working after 65 (opens original article in a new tab)

More people are working past 65 due to trends and legal changes, with options including part-time roles and pension planning adjustments.

• The number of people over 65 working has increased significantly from 1998 to 2025.
• New legislation allows employees to request to work past 65, but employers are not obligated to agree.
• Many older workers transition to part-time, consultancy, or non-executive roles after 65.