Work and benefits: 'I want to get a job but I don't know how'

Published On Nov 26, 2024, 2:27 AM

The UK government is pushing a new initiative aimed at reducing youth unemployment, which currently affects nearly a million young people. Under plans requiring young adults to either 'earn or learn,' support for job centers and mental health services will increase. While government support is intended to help, businesses express concern that rising costs, like increased National Insurance contributions and minimum wage laws, could hinder job creation. Young individuals have shared their struggles in finding work, often tied to mental health challenges, lack of experience, and the pressing conditions imposed by the new government policies. The article includes personal testimonies of several young individuals facing these challenges.