Minister invites cash-strapped people over 50 to consider takeout food delivery

The minister suggested that older people consider applying for jobs deemed suitable for younger workers, such as Deliveroo drivers. Credit: PA

People Seniors over 50 should consider delivering takeout food, the minister suggested, urging them to consider job opportunities they «otherwise might not have thought of.»

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Money-strapped older people should be open to flexible jobs traditionally focused on, Youth, Work and Pensions Minister Mel Stride said during a visit to the London headquarters of food delivery company Deliveroo. : «There are a lot of great opportunities for people, and it's certainly nice when people consider options they wouldn't otherwise think of.»

He added: «You really need to stop wisely, take where you are are in life, and evaluate, for example, whether you have enough money to lead the lifestyle and standard of living that you expect. .jpg» /> Mel Stride said he wasn't going to suggest early retirement was anything wrong. The Times said it's wrong to retire early.

It comes amid a government push to get more people on the job, including plans to encourage doctors to refer patients to life coaches rather than discharge them sick.

A record 2.5 million people are out of work due to long-term illness.

Over 8.6 million people are classified as economically inactive by the Office for National Statistics, including 3.4 million older people 50 years old, but younger than retirement age.