Older workers are at risk of being left behind - Brian Sloan
From care home deaths to youth unemployment, the pandemic has taken its grim toll at both ends of the age spectrum.
There’s no doubt that over-75s have borne the brunt in health terms. Thousands of families have lost loved ones, while many more are feeling desperately isolated.
On the other hand, the disruption to education and the economy is likely to be felt for years to come. Commentators have voiced concerns for a “lost generation” of young people who have missed out on school exams or starting their careers.