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Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.
September 28, 2026More funding needed to boost construction jobs for young people, housing boss says
Recent analysis showed the construction sector needs an extra 2,200 workers a year to meet demand.
September 7, 2026Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships
Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".
August 20, 2026Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships.
July 28, 2026Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
March 23, 2026Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
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Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey and cabinet ministers from the other great offices of state gave speeches at Labour Party conference on Monday The chancellor has warned against allowing Britain's benefits bill to balloo
More funding needed to boost construction jobs for young people, housing boss says
Cian Halliday, 26, became a joiner after being made redundant in recent years A long-term plan and additional funding is needed to create more placements for young people within the construction indu
Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships
Suella Braverman takes part in a painting and decorating lesson with apprentices at McLoughlin Group Holdings, in Enfield, north London Young apprentices should have part of their wages paid by taxpa
Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits will be given up to £4,500 a year to encourage their children to start apprenticeships, the government has said. Under plans to encourage young people into work, families wil
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
Germany is continuing to struggle with a shortage of skilled workers, as elderly staff retire, and there are not enough young candidates to fill their roles. To try to alleviate the problem the countr
Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
The number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet) has risen, edging closer to one million. Official estimates are that 957,000 people aged 16 to 24 in the UK were Nee