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Alan Milburn Calls for Urgent Youth Job Reforms

12/20/2025

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  • Alan Milburn, the former health secretary, leads an inquiry into rising youth inactivity in Britain, warning of a potential "lost generation."
  • He argues reforms to the youth minimum wage are needed to prevent pricing young workers out of entry-level jobs.
  • Milburn notes the fragile youth labor market and mental health issues affecting employment.
  • The review aims to propose radical reforms by summer 2026 and urges the government to foster hope.