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‘I hope to keep going as long as possible’: the older people returning to work

As the pandemic subsides, people aged 50 to 64 are ‘unretiring’ – either through choice or necessity

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

Early retirees: should they get on their bikes?

Although for decades he was greeted by cries of “on your bike” wherever he went, Norman Tebbit never told anyone to get on a bike, said John Elledge in The New Statesman. He merely recalled, at the Tory conference in 1981, that during the Depression, his father had pedalled around…

The Week · Aug 10, 2023

‘I’m 57, I’m just shattered’: The reality of being a Deliveroo rider over 50

Chris says the long hours, lack of a pension or holiday pay and occasional violence from the public impacts his mental health

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

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

Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride suggests cash-strapped Brits could turn to flexible working at firms such as Deliveroo

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

What is parliamentary privilege? Why MPs could name BBC presenter

The BBC presenter is being urged to come forward to avoid further speculation

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2023

Warning that next year's State Pension increase could 'see millions more retirees' forced to pay income tax

Finance experts warn many over retirement age face unexpected tax bill - and urge early action

Manchester Evening News · Jul 11, 2023

Piers Morgan urges BBC presenter to come forward saying 'we all know who it is'

A lawyer representing the young person in question has said the allegations are "not true".

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2023

MPs should not name BBC presenter by 'misusing' Commons privilege, minister warns

Some MPs are believed to be considering naming the presenter using historic free speech convention

Manchester Evening News · Jul 11, 2023

MPs would be ill-advised to name BBC presenter in Commons – Cabinet minister

Some MPs are reportedly considering using parliamentary privilege to unmask the suspended BBC star at the centre of the controversy.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Key pillars of illegal migration bill have been abandoned, says Patel

Former home secretary criticises concessions as cabinet minister insists progress can be made to stop Channel crossings

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023