World briefsU.K. urged to raise retirement age; Execs unconcerned about their poor communication skills, report finds; Noise levels linked to heart attacks; Europe discovers diversity business caseBy 12/19/2005|Canadian HR Reporter|Last Updated: 12/22/2005 U.K. urged to raise retirement ageLONDON — The United Kingdom needs to increase spending on pensions and raise the retirement age to at least 67, the nation’s Pensions Commission recommends. With private plans in decline and inadequate public coverage, the aging nation is headed for trouble unless radical change takes place, a commission report states. The commission warns employers need incentives to continue offering pensions.Execs unconcerned about their poor communication skills, report finds To Read the Full Story, Subscribe or Sign In Remember Me Forgot Password If you are a current Subscriber, please click here to set-up or update your login information.