Life in the UK test practice question · The UK and its nations
People in the UK are living longer. Which costs does this push up most directly?
Answer options
- School building
- Pensions and health careCorrect
- Student loans
- Road repairs
Answer: Pensions and health care
More older people means more people drawing a pension and more demand for health and care services. Those costs are paid largely from the taxes of people in work.
Checked 8 November 2026