House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Independent Report into Young People and Work
11 November 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions
Proposed by Pat McFadden Lab Wolverhampton South East
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government commits to investing 25 million to double the number of Youth Hubs.
- The Government launches eight Youth Guarantee trailblazers with 90 million funding.
- The Government develops a Youth Guarantee to ensure 18 to 21 year olds are earning or learning.
Issue summary
This statement addresses the issue of young people aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), and the Government's commitment to improve opportunities for these individuals.
Action requested
The Government has committed to investing £25 million to double the number of Youth Hubs, launched eight Youth Guarantee trailblazers with £90 million funding, and is developing a Youth Guarantee to ensure 18 to 21 year olds are earning or learning. It also includes expanding skills training, increasing youth hubs, and introducing a Jobs Guarantee Scheme for eligible young people on Universal Credit.
Key facts
- Nearly one million young people (approximately one in eight aged 16 to 24) are NEET.
- Over a quarter of NEET young people cite long-term sickness or disability as a barrier to participation compared to 12% in 2013/14.
- The Government has committed £25 million to double the number of Youth Hubs.
- Eight Youth Guarantee trailblazers have been launched across England backed by £90 million funding.
- A Youth Guarantee will ensure 18 to 21 year olds are earning or learning, with increased skills training and expanded youth hubs.
- A Pathways to Work guarantee is being introduced for disabled people and those with health conditions.
- Alan Milburn, former Secretary of State for Health and Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, will author the Independent Report.