State pensions age is set to rise

The video discusses the work ethic of Les Brandon, a 63-year-old who loves his job and worries about future retirement conditions. The government is pushing for later retirement ages due to increased life expectancy, which significantly impacts pension costs. By 2030, pension expenses are expected to rise dramatically. The video also highlights the challenges older workers face in the job market, as some jobs become difficult to perform with age.

What is Les Brandon's main concern about future work expectations?

• The increase in retirement age

• The decrease in state pension

• The lack of job opportunities

• The ability to work beyond physical limits

What message is the pension secretary promoting regarding retirement?

• Retirement age should be reduced

• Work longer before retiring

• Retire as early as possible

• Pensions should be increased

How has life expectancy changed since the retirement age was initially set?

• It has decreased significantly

• It has increased, leading to longer retirements

• It has fluctuated without a clear trend

• It has remained the same

What is the projected pension cost by 2030 due to increased life expectancy?

• £200 billion

• £100 billion

• £76.8 billion

• £141 billion

What challenge does Alexandra Plumbea face in hiring older workers?

• Older workers are less skilled

• Older workers are not interested in construction jobs

• Older workers demand higher salaries

• Some jobs are physically demanding for older workers