Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Monday, 21 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2025. It was answered by Nia Griffith (Labour) on Monday, 1 September 2025 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.

Older Workers: Discrimination

Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle ageism in the workplace.

Answer: The UK has a strong history of protecting against direct and indirect discrimination. The Equality Act 2010 (The Act) has protections that enable people to challenge age discrimination across a range of fields, including the provision of services, employment and recruitment processes. Where age discrimination cannot be objectively justified and is unlawful, individuals can seek redress in the courts or, where relevant, at an employment tribunal.

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