UK government looks to lure early retirees back to work, reports say

People who quit during pandemic may be offered ‘midlife MOT’ as way to address labour shortage

Plans to coax middle-aged retirees back into work to boost the economy are being considered by the government, according to reports.

Older people who have given up work could be offered what is being described as a “midlife MoT” to entice them back into employment, the Times has reported.