Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVicky ShawMonday 13 April 2026 07:32 BSTPeople are being forced to consider ‘unretiring’ due to financial issues, a report has shown (Getty/iStock)A new survey reveals that a significant proportion of older people are being compelled to “unretire” as their post-work financial realities fall short of expectations.One in six (16 per cent) retirees in the UK have either already re-entered employment (8 per cent) or are considering doing so (8 per cent).Financial pressures are a primary driver, with 30 per cent reporting a worse standard of living and many admitting to underestimating the money needed for retirement or its potential duration.Inflation has also significantly impacted retirees' spending power, particularly affecting those who retired before state pension age or without inflation-protected pensions.Standard Life highlights that retirement is evolving into a more flexible journey, stressing the critical importance of proactive financial planning for long-term security.In fullOlder people forced to ‘unretire’ amid financial pressure concernsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in