MPs push to cut employer’s National Insurance contributions for all under-25s

Employer National Insurance (NI) contributions should be cut for all workers under 25 to boost employment among the more than 1 million young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), MPs have said. In a new report, the Work and Pensions Committee welcoming early steps taken to prioritise work and training opportunities for 18 … Continue reading MPs push to cut employer’s National Insurance contributions for all under-25s →

Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home

Thousands more young people will be able to gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need for future careers, as the government … rolls out a major package to break down barriers stopping access to technical education, training, and apprenticeships. New bursary supports young people by removing a key financial barrier to apprenticeships. Thousands more … Continue reading Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home →

Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities

Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package. The funding will create 350,000 new workplace opportunities designed to support young people into employment. Hundreds of thousands more young people on Universal Credit to benefit from dedicated support. Guaranteed jobs scheme to … Continue reading Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities →

Not enough support to land decent entry-level jobs for young people

Polling shows more than half of young people do not feel there is enough government support to help them get decent entry-level jobs This rises to more than two thirds of young disabled people and 60 per cent of young people from working-class backgrounds NEET figures show almost one million young people aged 16-24 are … Continue reading Not enough support to land decent entry-level jobs for young people →