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Retired Brits forced to take on 500 hours of household chores every year

New research has revealed that retired Brits are often faced with 500 hours of household chores every year - the equivalent to 21 days a year or an unpaid part-time job.

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Retired Brits forced to take on 500 hours of household chores every year

New research has revealed that retired Brits are often faced with 500 hours of household chores every year - the equivalent to 21 days a year or an unpaid part-time job.

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