Nearly all (97%) of over-65s who were asked said they certainly do not like the term 'elderly', whilst calling those aged 65 and over 'grey panthers' or 'silver surfers' is preferable to calling them 'old-age pensioners', according to an Age UK survey.

Official figures show that the number of age discrimination claims brought against employers has plummeted over the past 12 months.

One of New York's most well-known newscasters has taken the stand in solidarity with a former news director suing WPIX for $4.5m over age discrimination.