UK Launches Youth Work Program

Department for Work and Pensions announces 350,000 training/places in construction, hospitality, health for Universal Credit recipients, funded by 820 million.
16-24-year-olds not in work/training (Neets) rose to 946,000 (12.7%).
Scheme offers 940,000 Universal Credit claimants work support sessions, four weeks of support, six pathways, and 55,000 jobs from spring 2026.
Claimants refusing support risk benefit cuts.
Helen Whately says tax hikes drive youth unemployment; Pat McFadden calls funding 'down payment on future.'. Government to publish national youth strategy; Alan Milburn leads health/welfare review.

Policy | Employment | Youth

United Kingdom

Pat McFadden | Helen Whately | Alan Milburn

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