Young people abandoned to a life on welfare, Milburn report to conclude
A report by Alan Milburn highlights a significant failure in the UK's support system for young people, leaving many reliant on welfare. It reveals that only £1 is spent on employment support for every £25 allocated to benefits. The report emphasizes the need for reform to better assist young individuals in transitioning back into the workforce.
- ▪The report describes a 'catastrophic system failure' that abandons young people to welfare.
- ▪Currently, 12.8 percent of individuals aged 16 to 24 in the UK are not in education, employment, or training.
- ▪The review indicates that young people face disincentives to return to work due to potential loss of benefits.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsYoung people abandoned to a life on welfare, Milburn report to concludeAlan Milburn warned that just £1 is spent on getting young people back into work for every £25 spent on benefitsMillie Cooke Political Correspondent Tuesday 26 May 2026 08:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2983423","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/milburn-review-youth-unemployment-welfare-benefits-uk-b2983423.html","title":"Young people abandoned to a life on welfare, Milburn report to conclude"}}open image in…
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