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“For people who have been paying into the system for years and years, the Government is not doing enough.”

Emily Andrews, the deputy director for evidence at the Centre for Ageing Better, noted how many people in their 50s are feeling left behind by the post-Covid economy.

Ms Andrews explained: “The shape of the post-pandemic employment crisis is now clear, and it’s the over 50s who are hardest hit, suffering the consequence of an ageist labour market.

“Following many years of growth, the employment rate among 50-64s is now falling. As well as those who are now unemployed, we are seeing large numbers who are leaving the workforce altogether.