https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/jobsupport/Recent content in jobsupport on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/englands-six-worst-youth-jobless-areas-all-located-in-birmingham/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/englands-six-worst-youth-jobless-areas-all-located-in-birmingham/Birmingham has been identified as England’s epicenter of youth unemployment, with the six worst areas for young joblessness all situated within the city. This troubling statistic points to a broader issue of limited opportunities for young people, risking the emergence of a lost generation trapped by poverty and the allure of criminal activity. According to the latest data, unemployment rates among those aged 16 to 24 are highest in Birmingham Erdington, where one in six young people—16%—are out of work.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/sir-keir-starmer-announces-3000-dwp-incentives-for-employers-hiring-young-job-seekers/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:04:03 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/sir-keir-starmer-announces-3000-dwp-incentives-for-employers-hiring-young-job-seekers/Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that from Tuesday, June 30, employers will be able to claim a £3,000 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when they hire an eligible young person who has been unemployed for six months. This initiative is designed to support up to 60,000 young people aged 18 to 24 in taking their first professional steps over the next three years. The Youth Jobs Grant represents a significant investment in the next generation, aiming to break down barriers that have long held young talent back.