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UK Faces Alarmingly High Youth Employment Gap

1/30/2025

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A striking report from the Institute for Employment Studies reveals that the UK faces one of the largest employment gaps in the EU15, particularly affecting those with health limitations. Alarmingly, the unemployment rate for younger workers aged 16-24 more than doubled from 2018 to 2022, underscoring an urgent call for enhanced workplace support and inclusive policies.

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A striking report from the Institute for Employment Studies reveals that the UK faces one of the largest employment gaps in the EU15, particularly affecting those with health limitations. Alarmingly, the unemployment rate for younger workers aged 16-24 more than doubled from 2018 to 2022, underscoring an urgent call for enhanced workplace support and inclusive policies.