‘Benefits Pay Better Than Minimum Wage’ | Britain’s NEET Crisis Exposed
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The number of 16-to-24-year-olds in the UK who are not in education, employment or training has fallen slightly to 981,000, but the figure remains close to a record high. An interim review led by former Labour minister Alan Milburn warns that a lack of work experience, soft skills and resilience is contributing to the crisis, while businesses say rising employment costs and fewer entry-level roles are making it harder for young people to get started. Ian speaks with Maxwell Marlowe, Director of Public Affairs at the Adam Smith Institute. Have you got a story? Email tips@talk.tv Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/talktv?sub_confirmation=1 #news #neet #work
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