Life is getting complicated

As job security vanishes, Lucy Whitehall considers how to broaden your soft skills to remain competitive in the job market

Good news. We're living longer. Life expectancy today for the average person in the UK is a little over 80, a massive 10 years more than just half a century ago. And it is a trend that looks set to continue – in the UK, between now and 2030, there will be a 51% rise in those aged over 65 and a 101% increase in those over 85.