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UK Expands Youth Job Guarantee Nationwide
15 Nov
Summary
- Government expands guaranteed job program for young people.
- Program extension aims to address high youth unemployment rates.
- Nearly one million young people were not in education or training.

The UK government has announced a significant expansion of its youth employment program. This initiative will now be extended nationwide, providing guaranteed jobs to young people.
The decision comes in response to concerning figures on youth unemployment. As of the second quarter of 2026, approximately 981,000 individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 were not participating in employment, education, or training. This figure represents 13% of the total age group.
The nationwide rollout of the job guarantee program signifies a focused effort to address this demographic's challenges and improve their career prospects.