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Confucius reminds us that harmony among people is the foundation of great achievement. When we work together, as employers and employees, success really belongs to all; on that note, we should be looking at working together, not as employers versus employees. We have committed over £500 million in 2026-27 to 2028-29 to youth programmes and support, including over £60 million on the richer young lives fund to improve access to enriching activities and youth work, £15 million on youth workers, volunteers and other trusted adults, and £70 million to rebuild and improve local youth services and establish a network of Young Futures hubs. The overall cost of the 2026 national minimum wage increase represents 0.1% of total wage costs.