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UK Government Launches 350,000 Training Placements for Youth

12/7/2025

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The UK government will fund 350,000 training placements and guarantee 55,000 jobs for young people on benefits, starting spring 2026.
Construction and hospitality roles will be targeted, funded from part of an £820 million budget.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden emphasized support for young people, while Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately criticized the Chancellor's tax hikes as increasing youth unemployment and called the scheme ineffective.

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The UK government will fund 350,000 training placements and guarantee 55,000 jobs for young people on benefits, starting spring 2026.
Construction and hospitality roles will be targeted, funded from part of an £820 million budget.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden emphasized support for young people, while Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately criticized the Chancellor's tax hikes as increasing youth unemployment and called the scheme ineffective.