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Labour's £1.2 Billion 'Youth Guarantee' to Combat Unemployment

9/29/2025

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil a 'Youth Guarantee' at the Labour Party conference to tackle unemployment.
Targets 18- to 21-year-olds on Universal Credit for 18 months, with guaranteed paid placements and sanctions for refusals.
It includes college placements, apprenticeships, and one-on-one job support.
The government allocates £1.2 billion annually for skills and training, benefiting about 1.3 million youth.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil a 'Youth Guarantee' at the Labour Party conference to tackle unemployment.
Targets 18- to 21-year-olds on Universal Credit for 18 months, with guaranteed paid placements and sanctions for refusals.
It includes college placements, apprenticeships, and one-on-one job support.
The government allocates £1.2 billion annually for skills and training, benefiting about 1.3 million youth.