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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Alan Jones

Number of women working past 50 shows big increase during Queen’s reign

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The number of women aged 50 and over either in work or looking for jobs has increased by millions in the 70 years since the Queen has been on the throne, according to new research.

In 1952, there were 1.3 million women in the age group working or looking for employment, but the figure has increased to 5.1 million now, said Rest Less, which offers advice and help to older people.

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