Older people deserve a specific set of rights to combat age discrimination and ensure they are treated with dignity and respect, according to the older people's commissioner for Wales.
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"Liberal Democrats will change things for older people, putting fairness into social care and pensions," said the Liberal Democrat Leader.
Age discrimination remains rife in the insurance industry according to research by Age Concern and Help the Aged. Half of motor insurers and a third of travel insurers automatically exclude people aged 80 plus seeking quotes, irrespective of their health.
Employers practising age discrimination by failing to hire experienced staff could be missing out on adding huge value to their business, according to a recruitment services and training provider.
World affairs editor says discrimination comes from top of the Corporation.
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Equalities minister warns that ageism within the corporation is annoying its viewers.