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Labour's £820M Plan Targets Youth Job Insecurity Crisis

1/3/2026

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In Corby, Labour MP Lee Barron (Corby) says zero-hours contracts are widespread, undermining the promise of secure jobs.
Nearly 1 million 16–24-year-olds are NEET (not in education, employment, or training).
Labour's £820 million youth guarantee scheme aims to reduce this, but many still struggle to find stable work, and economic inactivity remains a concern as youths weigh the benefits.
Warehouse jobs are rising and often lack security for long-term growth.

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In Corby, Labour MP Lee Barron (Corby) says zero-hours contracts are widespread, undermining the promise of secure jobs.
Nearly 1 million 16–24-year-olds are NEET (not in education, employment, or training).
Labour's £820 million youth guarantee scheme aims to reduce this, but many still struggle to find stable work, and economic inactivity remains a concern as youths weigh the benefits.
Warehouse jobs are rising and often lack security for long-term growth.