WORKER SUPPORT: Employment Minister Esther McVey, pictured arriving at Downing Street
THE Government is launching fresh support to end workplace ageism.
It said a UK-wide scheme will be launched in April to offer help to over-50s, including support to get online and links with smaller firms with vacancies.
Ministers said research showed if the 1.2 million unemployed over-50s were supported into a job, it could add £50bn to the economy.
Esther McVey, Employment Minister, added: "There are more and more older workers wanting to make the most of their skills and experience in a new career, and they have a hugely valuable contribution to make to any workforce.
"We will tackle outdated views that older workers are somehow past it, so more people get the security of a regular wage in 2015."
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