Youth unemployment

Youth unemployment has been an escalating problem in the UK since 2005, with the most recent rises directly attributable to issues of the economy
Persistent youth unemployment has been embedded in our system over decades
Unemployment while young is linked to long-term reductions in wages, increased chances of subsequent periods of unemployment, and poorer health outcomes.
High levels of youth unemployment also have wider social and economic costs. The cost of youth unemployment over the next decade has been estimated at £28 billion
‘With youth unemployment nearing 1 million, supporting young people into jobs - and sustainable jobs in particular - must be a foremost priority if the UK is to avoid a lost generation.’
UK businesses tell us they struggle to recruit young, work-ready staff
A generation of young people lost to unemployment means an inadequate talent pool for the needs of our businesses as the economy recovers

As mentioned youth unemployme...

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