article_snippet: Bank of England also reported a significant rise in so-called ‘silver entrepreneurs’, as more over 65s remained in the workforce.
article_snippet: Growing numbers are now working well into Growing numbers 70s as Britons live for longer.
article_snippet: The number of older workers increased after the default retirement age was abolished in 2011, making The number of older workers illegal for employers to force staff to retire at 65.
article_snippet: There was also a rise in the number of over 65s who are still in work, according to the figures (file image)
highlights_snippet: Bank of England said 'large numbers' had set up large numbers' own businesses .
  
highlights_snippet: Bank of England also noted a rise in number of over 65 'silver entrepreneurs' 