Youth unemployment11 Jan 2026Businesses pledge 1,000 T-Level work placementsThe combined authority has pledged to work with colleges and firms to make more placements available.11 Jan 20268 Dec 202550,000 new apprenticeships promised in youth employment pushFunding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.8 Dec 20257 Dec 2025Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says ministerPat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.7 Dec 20259 Nov 2025Inquiry to review rise in young people not working or studyingFormer Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer.9 Nov 202519 Oct 2025Man applies for 80 jobs in two months, with no successThe difficulty of the job market is highlighted by a man who has gone for 80 jobs without success.19 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Autism diagnosis 'helped me launch my career'Breaking down barriers is key to helping young people into work, a Hull-based youth worker says.16 Oct 20253 Oct 2025Sizewell C cash helps young people prepare for jobsParticipants will meet up for support sessions, field trips and time with a careers coach, a charity says.3 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Course aims to reduce city's youth unemploymentA free training programme teaches practical skills such as preparing for interviews and writing CVs.1 Oct 20251 Oct 2025City faces 'complex' challenge of youth unemploymentThere is a 57% rise in 16 and 17-year-olds not in work, school or training since the pandemic.1 Oct 2025...
