Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 72624
Unemployment: Young People
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment she has made of the potential reasons for the increase in the number of unemployed 16 to 24 year olds in the last year.
Answer
Alison McGovernThe Department understands the negative effects of unemployment can be particularly pronounced for young people and can have longstanding implications on their future earnings potential and life chances. A range of factors influence employment opportuniti...
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