
UK Government Spends 25 Times More on Benefits Than Youth Jobs
Lord Milburn criticized the UK government for spending 25 times more on benefits than on creating jobs for young people. He warned of 'shameful' failings that trap young individuals on welfare.
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Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.
Read full article →Milburn warns of ‘shameful’ failings trapping young people on benefits
The former health secretary warned the situation led to ‘incalculable costs for their life chances’.
By David Hughes
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