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Firms to be paid to hire unemployed young people
The Youth Jobs Grant offers £3,000 per hire for long-term unemployed youth and aims to support 60,000 young workers, expanding job guarantees for Universal Credit claimants.
- On Monday, Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announced the Youth Jobs Grant, a government scheme designed to create 200,000 jobs for young workers across Britain.
- The initiative addresses youth unemployment hitting its highest level in 11 years, with nearly one million young people not currently in education, employment, or training.
- Businesses will receive £3,000 for hiring young people unemployed six months or more, while small and medium firms get £2,000 for every new apprentice taken on.
- The Conservatives criticized government policies for "disappearing" work opportunities, though McFadden insisted youth unemployment is a "long-term problem" unrelated to Labour's current policies.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated the reforms aim to close the skills gap, with proposals expected to support 60,000 people across the nation.
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UK's £1 Billion Youth Employment Boost: Seeking Solutions Amid Rising Unemployment
UK's £1 Billion Youth Employment Boost: Seeking Solutions Amid Rising Unemployment The UK government has unveiled a significant £1 billion initiative to tackle the alarming rise in youth unemployment, which recently reached a 10-year high. This investment will provide grants to companies employing young people and expand subsidized job opportunities.Work and Pensions Minister Pat McFadden stated that this funding could create 200,000 jobs by pro…
DWP confirms plan to offer employers £3,000 to hire young workers in £1bn youth jobs drive
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it plans to pay out up to £3,000 to employers in hospitality and retail for each young person they hire as an apprentice
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The Independent (US)UK government to launch £1bn plan to tackle youth unemployment
The £1billion package is due to be laid out on Monday, with the government aiming to create 200,000 jobs
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