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UK Launches Youth Jobs Guarantee Amid 16.2% Unemployment

3/18/2026

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UK youth unemployment stands at 16.2%, prompting new initiatives by the Department for Work and Pensions.
The Department for Work and Pensions will offer a youth jobs guarantee with six-month roles for 18–24-year-olds.
A £3,000 grant will encourage employers to hire young people on benefits.
The government aims to create 200,000 jobs and open 360 youth hubs to support education and employment.
Managers remain optimistic about young job seekers despite stigma around jobcentres.

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Story summary

UK youth unemployment stands at 16.2%, prompting new initiatives by the Department for Work and Pensions.
The Department for Work and Pensions will offer a youth jobs guarantee with six-month roles for 18–24-year-olds.
A £3,000 grant will encourage employers to hire young people on benefits.
The government aims to create 200,000 jobs and open 360 youth hubs to support education and employment.
Managers remain optimistic about young job seekers despite stigma around jobcentres.