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The video discusses the challenges faced by the UK due to an aging population and rising life expectancy, which impact the sustainability of the pension system. It highlights the government's decision to raise the pension age, despite no new evidence of increased longevity, and the potential unfairness to those with shorter life spans. The video also addresses concerns about the health and work fitness of older adults nearing pension age.

What is one of the main reasons the UK finds it difficult to maintain the current pension age?

• A decrease in life expectancy

• An increase in the number of young taxpayers

• An aging population and rising life expectancy

• A surplus in the national budget

Why might raising the pension age be considered unfair to certain groups?

• Because it benefits all socioeconomic groups equally

• Because poorer individuals tend to have shorter life spans

• Because everyone has the same life expectancy

• Because wealthier individuals retire earlier

What alternative to raising the pension age is suggested in the discussion?

• Eliminating the state pension

• Reducing the rates of entitlements

• Lowering the retirement age

• Increasing the pension amount

What evidence is lacking to justify the recent changes in pension age policy?

• Evidence that the national debt is decreasing

• Evidence that the population is getting younger

• Evidence that people are retiring earlier

• Evidence that people are living longer than before

What concern is raised about older workers in relation to the pension age policy?

• They have more job opportunities

• They may be forced to work longer despite health issues

• They receive higher pensions

• They are healthier than younger workers