Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits, says minister

Published On Nov 24, 2024, 7:25 AM

The UK government is launching a 'Youth Guarantee' initiative aimed at providing 18 to 21-year-olds with opportunities to either earn through work or learn through training. Those who do not take advantage of these opportunities risk losing their benefits. The initiative addresses the increasing number of young people, nearly a million, who are currently not engaged in education, employment, or training. Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall emphasized that the program is designed to prevent long-term career and earnings detriment for young people. Furthermore, the government is seeking to address welfare system reforms and tackle rising economic inactivity.