On the 4th July the Government announced a new support package to tackle unemployment amongst the over 50s on benefits.The new measures are set to help a quarter of all job seekers get back into work with an estimated £22 million investment.As a stable income is the best route for people to support themselves through challenging times, Jobseekers over the age of 50 will have more one-to-one support at jobcentres. This will help them get into and progress in work, boosting their earnings … [Read more...]