Young people unemployed for 18 months to be guaranteed paid work

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRachel Reeves has announced a “youth guarantee” offering paid work placements to young people on Universal Credit for 18 months, with sanctions for those who refuse without reasonable excuse. The Chancellor plans to fund libraries in all English primary schools using dormant assets and establish a “hit squad” to fine Covid fraudsters up to 100 per cent of swindled money. Reeves pledged to prioritise British steelmaking, shipbuilding, and manufacturing in government procurement to support national security and a strong economy. Her speech advocated for a society founded on “contribution” and “hard work matched by fair reward”, aiming to abolish long-term youth unemployment. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce tougher immigration rules, requiring migrants seeking indefinite leave to remain to demonstrate high English proficiency, a clean criminal record, and volunteer work. In fullReeves to set out guarantee of paid work to cut long-term youth unemploymentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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