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UK Government Proposes Benefits Reform for Young Unemployed

The new plan mandates education or training for 18-21 year-olds to retain benefits, with special support for care leavers.

The Government is poised to reveal its plan to target 18 to 21-year-olds who are out of work and education (Photo: Philip Toscano/PA)
The NHS will be told to work with Jobcentres, while work coaches will be stationed in mental health clinics under the government’s plans
Is it any wonder that our youth don't want to work for a system that is completely failing them? (Photo: Susannah Ireland/Reuters)
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Overview

  • The proposed 'Youth Guarantee' aims to ensure all young people between 18 and 21 are either in education, employment, or training.
  • The policy includes potential sanctions on welfare payments for those who refuse offered opportunities.
  • Special provisions are being considered for vulnerable groups, such as care leavers, to provide tailored support.
  • Local authorities and mayors will play a key role in implementing the plan, coordinating with various sectors to reduce youth unemployment.
  • The initiative addresses a rise in economic inactivity post-Covid, with a focus on integrating employment, skills, and health resources.