Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Alan Milburn has criticized the government's spending priorities, stating that it allocates 25 times more on benefits for young people than on job support. He emphasized the need for a complete overhaul of the welfare system, especially as nearly a million young people are currently not in work or education. Milburn's upcoming report will detail the failures of the current system and propose necessary reforms to address youth unemployment.
- ▪The government spends significantly more on benefits for young people than on employment support.
- ▪Nearly a million young people in the UK are classified as not in education, employment, or training (Neet).
- ▪Milburn's report will highlight the failures of the welfare, education, and health systems in supporting young people.
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- ▪ Milburn warns of ‘shameful’ failings trapping young people on benefits — The Independent
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Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLaura KuenssbergPolitical editorWelfare system 'shameful' for young people out of work - Alan MilburnThe government spends 25 times as much on benefits for young people than it does on supporting them into work, the author of a major review into youth inactivity has said.Former minister Alan Milburn told the BBC that this was "shameful" and with nearly a million young people not in work or education (Neets), a complete "system reset" was needed.In an exclusive interview with Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Milburn said it was absolutely essential Labour reformed the welfare system, even though the government had shelved some planned benefit reforms in the face…
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