Youthunemployment

Friday, June 5, 2026 dwp youthguarantee employment neet training swap apprenticeships youthunemployment gatwick careers

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is intensifying efforts to reduce youth unemployment by expanding its Youth Guarantee initiative to support 300,000 young people. This ambitious program aims to provide new work … Read More

Saturday, May 30, 2026 dwp universalcredit apprenticeships neets welfare youthunemployment bursary milburnreport childbenefit labour

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering a groundbreaking plan to provide financial support to parents whose children take up apprenticeships. This initiative targets 16 and 17-year-olds and is part of the … Read More

Thursday, April 23, 2026 universalcredit dwp apprenticeships youthemployment socialsecurity benefits childbenefit jobtraining apprenticeshippenalty youthunemployment

Young people from low-income families across the UK are facing a troubling dilemma due to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) policies. When a 16-year-old begins an apprenticeship, current rules classify them as … Read More

Friday, April 17, 2026 universalcredit youthjobs employment apprenticeships dwp youthguarantee jobincentives skillsdevelopment youthunemployment governmentfunding

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new scheme offering £3,000 payments to employers who hire young Universal Credit claimants, aiming to tackle youth unemployment and enhance job opportunities. This … Read More

Monday, January 26, 2026 mentalhealth youthunemployment anxiety depression dwp labour benefits neet alanmilburn government

The Labour Party government has initiated a review into youth unemployment, focusing on young people claiming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits for what are termed “normal” mental health conditions … Read More