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Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.
October 1, 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, 2026Young South Koreans look for jobs in Japan as they struggle to find work at home - Reuters
Young South Koreans look for jobs in Japan as they struggle to find work at home Reuters
August 3, 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, 2026Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge
A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.
July 21, 2026The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.
June 23, 2026M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people
The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training.
June 7, 2026I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.
June 6, 2026AI is flattening the jobs market for young people, says Sunak
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
April 22, 2026China pins hopes on society-wide AI push to add jobs, rejuvenate economy - Reuters
China pins hopes on society-wide AI push to add jobs, rejuvenate economy Reuters
March 10, 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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Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
Children should be introduced to the world of work at the start of primary school, says the author of a major report into youth activity in the UK. Former minister Alan Milburn says children as young
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
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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
Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge
Employer national insurance (NI) contributions for all under-25s should be cut to boost job opportunities for young people, a group of MPs has urged. The Work and Pensions Committee said it has heard
The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
We've had six prime ministers in a decade and it looks increasingly likely that Andy Burnham will be the seventh. But whoever is in charge, they face the same challenges. That's because what has unde
M&S Launches Traineeship Program for 1,000 Young People
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a fresh traineeship scheme designed to support 1,000 young individuals, responding to rising concerns about youth unemployment and skills development. Marks & Spencer has
I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Trying to find your first job right now can be a struggle. There is a lack of opportunities to gain experience and the huge number of AI applications can mean neither you nor the employer can find wh
AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak
Artificial intelligence (AI) is flattening the jobs market for young people and governments should eliminate National Insurance to make hiring workers more attractive, former prime minister Rishi Suna
AI-driven layoffs are shrinking the job market for recent grads
AI is becoming a major driver of workforce reductions, with over 10,000 job cuts in the U.S. in 2025 directly linked to automation, according to new data. Entry-level roles are being hit hardest, as c
China vows to safeguard jobs and boost hiring as AI reshapes labour market
East Asia With a record 12.7 million graduates entering the workforce this year amid slowing growth and AI disruption, youth employment took centre stage at a Two Sessions press conference. This aud
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