The UK government is taking steps to increase apprenticeship opportunities for young people, aiming for 50,000 more young apprentices annually by March 2029. This initiative seeks to reverse a decade-long decline caused by funding shifts towards older workers and existing staff training.
A former Labour minister and economists argue Brexit was a complex issue with no easy solutions, leading to significant economic costs for the UK. Studies suggest GDP per head is 8% lower than if the UK had remained in the EU, with investment and productivity also impacted.
A UK government-commissioned review warns of a potential 25% rise in young people not in education, employment, or training (Neet) by the 2030s, exacerbating homelessness among youth, with almost 124,000 at risk in 2024-25, a 6% increase from the previous year.
Former UK ministers Tony Blair, Alan Milburn, and Rishi Sunak criticize the education system for failing to prepare students for life, emphasizing the need for financial literacy and practical skills.
Andy Burnham's potential victory in the Makerfield byelection could usher in significant political reform, including proportional representation and stricter campaign finance laws. The article argues this is crucial to counter the influence of figures like Nigel Farage and restore trust in British politics.
A government report commissioned by Labour will warn of a "catastrophic systems failure" in tackling soaring youth unemployment, urging a "system reset" and overhaul of health and disability benefits. Alan Milburn, leading the review, criticized the lack of a cohesive strategy and called for a participation-first approach.
UK ministers are expanding youth work experience and training schemes, aiming to create 300,000 placements over three years. This initiative addresses a 'quiet crisis' where nearly 1 million young people are not in education, employment, or training (Neet), with almost 60% never having held a job.
A review into youth inactivity has found the government spends 25 times more on benefits for young people than on supporting them into work. Alan Milburn called this 'shameful' and urged a 'system reset' for the nearly one million young people not in education or employment.
A major review into youth inactivity has found the government spends 25 times more on benefits for young people than on supporting them into work. Former minister Alan Milburn called this 'shameful' and urged a 'system reset' for the nearly one million young people not in work or education.
UK jobs adviser Alan Milburn warns of an 'anxious generation' of young people struggling with mental health and digital world impacts, risking economic catastrophe. His report highlights high NEET rates and calls for businesses to offer more flexibility and mental health support.
Former minister leading review into young people and work cites survey showing most teachers decry lack of ‘soft skills’ An “exam-obsessed” school system is leaving young people unprepared for work, Alan Milburn has said, as new polling suggests teachers believe pupils are leaving education without the skills they need for adult life.Milburn, a former cabinet minister under Tony Blair and now leading a government-commissioned review into young people and work, said the system had become overly focused on academic sorting rather than real-world readiness. Continue reading...
