BAME over-50s likely to be among poorest 20% in England

Study finds ethnic inequalities ‘deeply entrenched’ in those aged 50-70 from minority backgrounds

Ethnic inequalities are “deeply entrenched” among the over-50s in England, with older black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people falling behind white peers on income and home ownership, new research has shown.

BAME people are more likely to retire later than white peers, have a lower weekly income, and are far less likely to own their own home, analysis by the Centre for Ageing Better, Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and University College London (UCL) revealed.

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