Reeves to set out guarantee of paid work to cut long-term youth unemployment
Young people unemployed for 18 months to be guaranteed paid work
- Rachel 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.