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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Martina Bet

Get on your bike and deliver takeaways to earn extra cash, minister tells over 50s

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Over-50s looking for work should consider delivering takeaways and other flexible jobs typically occupied by younger people, the work and pensions secretary has said.

Mel Stride’s comments came during a visit to the London headquarters of food delivery firm Deliveroo, which has recorded a 62 per cent increase in riders aged over 50 since 2021.

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