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Voters opt for maturity among political leaders

Leadership now more often belongs to 60- and 70-somethings than to 40-somethings

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Special Report FT Health: Combating Dementia
Financial burden of dementia is set to grow

Higher health insurance premiums may be the only solution

Ageing Populations
Insurers take strain of ageing population

Costs of ‘income for life’ policies make accuracy of longevity assessments more vital than ever

Theatre
How Russian theatre is speaking truth to power

Nearly two decades into the age of Putin, the battle for the soul of the Moscow stage rages on

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Michael Heseltine: how green spaces transform inner cities

The former deputy PM on how improving the environment was at the core of his political life

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A cautionary tale from an ageing Japan for China

The country’s demographic decline comes in the wake of a housing boom

Property law
Can I delist my cottage?

How to do work on a listed property, and leaseholders’ rights

Travel insurance
Avoid a holiday hire car nightmare

Disputed claims of damage caused to the vehicle is a frequent issue

Special Report FT Health: Combating Dementia
Poor education and obesity are risk factors for dementia

Studies find that hearing loss is also associated with the disease

Ageing Populations
Banks adjust digital vision for tech-no’s

Reticence among older customers to use technology is a big challenge as banks adapt their businesses

The Big Read
Driverless cars: mapping the trouble ahead

Competition between companies is putting a brake on the highly complex 3D maps autonomous vehicles need to function

Walking holidays
Why spring’s perfect for trekking Andalusia’s new long-distance footpath

Wild flower meadows, mountain villages and abundant tapas on the GR 141 — a six-stage walk through some of Spain’s finest scenery

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