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Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge
A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.
July 21, 2026Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
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Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge
Employer national insurance (NI) contributions for all under-25s should be cut to boost job opportunities for young people, a group of MPs has urged. The Work and Pensions Committee said it has heard
bbc.co.uk•July 22, 2026
Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
The number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet) has risen, edging closer to one million. Official estimates are that 957,000 people aged 16 to 24 in the UK were Nee
bbc.com•February 27, 2026