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British Government Expands Youth Job Scheme

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Most widely reported · 4 of 4 outletsThe Jobs Guarantee will be rolled out across Great Britain from the end of November, offering eligible 18 to 24-year-olds claiming Universal Credit six months of paid employment, with the government covering wages for up to 25 hours a week.

Where to start Taxpayer-funded youth jobs scheme to be expanded in bid to tackle Neets rise Evening Standard

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Alan Milburn, whose recommendations will be published on Tuesday, told the BBC that the Government should have a duty to ensure young people have access to either training, work or employment support.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 14 Novwording from Evening Standard

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Evening Standard15 Nov

The UK government plans to expand its taxpayer-funded youth jobs scheme, reducing the wait time for 18 to 24-year-olds from 18 to 12 months after applying for universal credit. Starting in November, the scheme will offer up to 25 hours of paid work per week at the minimum wage for six months. Alan Milburn, an expert on youth unemployment, recommends a legal guarantee for young people to access training, work, or…

Taxpayer-funded youth jobs scheme to be expanded in bid to tackle Neets rise →3 articles from Evening Standard on this story
The Straits Times15 Nov

The British government plans to expand and speed up its job guarantee program for young people, rolling it out across all of Great Britain from April 2027 and offering guaranteed jobs for 12 months instead of the current 18 months. This initiative aims to support more than 90,000 people by March 2029 and is part of efforts to address the rising number of young people not in employment, education, or training…

British government to expand, accelerate youth job guarantee programme →
Daily Mail15 Nov

The UK government plans to cut the waiting period for a job guarantee scheme from 18 to 12 months for 18-to-24-year-olds on Universal Credit, starting in April. This scheme offers under-25s up to 25 hours of paid work per week for six months, funded by the government's £2.5 billion employment support package. Alan Milburn, author of a forthcoming report, advocates for a legal duty on the government to ensure young…

Every 18-to-24-year-old on benefits will be 'guaranteed' a job after a year as part of taxpayer-funded scheme →
City A.M.15 Nov

The UK government plans to expand its youth employment scheme, the Jobs Guarantee, nationwide to offer paid employment to over 90,000 young people by March 2029. Starting from the end of November, the scheme will cover 25 hours a week for 18 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit, reducing the eligibility period from 18 to 12 months out of work. Former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn’s upcoming review is expected…

UK to expand jobs scheme to tackle Neets crisis →

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Taxpayer-funded youth jobs scheme to be expanded in bid to tackle Neets rise Evening Standard · stated as fact

British government to expand, accelerate youth job guarantee programme The Straits Times · stated as fact

Every 18-to-24-year-old on benefits will be 'guaranteed' a job after a year as part of taxpayer-funded scheme Daily Mail · stated as fact

UK to expand jobs scheme to tackle Neets crisis City A.M. · stated as fact

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UK to expand jobs scheme to tackle Neets crisis City A.M.

How it changed

  1. 14 Nov

    The DWP’s existing scheme is called the “jobs guarantee” but does not include a legal duty.

    2 outlets · Evening Standard
  2. 15 Nov

    Young people should be given a legal guarantee of a job, training or employment support, Milburn told the BBC ahead of the publication of his report on Nov 17.

    3 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 6 articles

  • 15 Nov UK to expand jobs scheme to tackle Neets crisisThe UK government plans to expand its youth employment scheme, the Jobs Guarantee, nationwide to offer paid employment to over 90,000 young people by March 2029. Starting from the end of November, the scheme will cover 25 hours a week for 18 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit, reducing the eligibility period from 18 to 12 months out of work. Former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn’s upcoming review is expected…City A.M.
  • 15 Nov Taxpayer-funded youth jobs scheme to be expanded in bid to tackle Neets riseThe UK government plans to expand its taxpayer-funded youth jobs scheme, reducing the wait time for 18 to 24-year-olds from 18 to 12 months after applying for universal credit. Starting in November, the scheme will offer up to 25 hours of paid work per week at the minimum wage for six months. Alan Milburn, an expert on youth unemployment, recommends a legal guarantee for young people to access training, work, or…Evening Standard
  • 15 Nov Every 18-to-24-year-old on benefits will be 'guaranteed' a job after a year as part of taxpayer-funded schemeThe UK government plans to cut the waiting period for a job guarantee scheme from 18 to 12 months for 18-to-24-year-olds on Universal Credit, starting in April. This scheme offers under-25s up to 25 hours of paid work per week for six months, funded by the government's £2.5 billion employment support package. Alan Milburn, author of a forthcoming report, advocates for a legal duty on the government to ensure young…Daily Mail
  • 15 Nov British government to expand, accelerate youth job guarantee programmeThe British government plans to expand and speed up its job guarantee program for young people, rolling it out across all of Great Britain from April 2027 and offering guaranteed jobs for 12 months instead of the current 18 months. This initiative aims to support more than 90,000 people by March 2029 and is part of efforts to address the rising number of young people not in employment, education, or training…The Straits Times
  • 14 Nov Taxpayer-funded youth jobs scheme to be expanded in bid to tackle Neets riseThe UK government plans to expand its taxpayer-funded youth jobs scheme, offering every 18 to 24-year-old on universal credit a guaranteed six-month job after 12 months of unemployment, down from the previous 18-month wait. The scheme, part of a £2.5 billion employment support package, provides up to 25 hours of paid work per week at the minimum wage. Alan Milburn’s upcoming report on youth unemployment will…Evening Standard
  • 14 Nov Taxpayer-funded youth jobs scheme to be expanded in bid to tackle Neets riseThe UK government plans to expand its taxpayer-funded youth jobs scheme, offering a guaranteed six-month job placement to all 18 to 24-year-olds who have been on universal credit for 12 months, down from the previous 18 months. The Department for Work and Pensions will fund up to 25 hours of work per week at the minimum wage, and the scheme will be nationwide by the end of November. This initiative aims to address…Evening Standard

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