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Support for Young People
08 December 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement announces the expansion of the Youth Guarantee and the next phase of the Growth and Skills Levy in the UK.
Action Requested
The government is investing over £1.5 billion to support young people aged 16-24 with job opportunities, training, apprenticeships, and preventing them from becoming NEET through various programmes and initiatives.
Key Facts
- Over £1.5 billion of investment over the next three years.
- £820m for the Youth Guarantee to support young people to earn or learn.
- An additional £725 million for the Growth and Skills Levy.
- Nearly 900,000 16–24-year-olds will receive a dedicated session followed by four weeks of intensive support with a Work Coach over three years.
- Over 360 Youth Hubs established in local areas across Great Britain.
- Up to 150,000 additional work experience placements and up to 145,000 bespoke training opportunities created.
- £140m to pilot new approaches to connect young people aged 16–24 to apprenticeship opportunities.
- The Jobs Guarantee scheme will provide six months of paid employment for around 55,000 long-term unemployed 18–21-year-olds over the next three years.
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