by Jodie Tipper | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog, Policy hub
The government has announced that it is changing how the minimum wage is determined, to better reflect the cost of living. The Low Pay Commission will now consider this factor when setting the rates. In the announcement, they also set out their aims to reduce the wage...
by Youth Futures Foundation | Jul 23, 2024 | News, Policy hub
Our CEO, Barry Fletcher, responds to the promising announcements delivered by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions “We’re pleased to hear about the Government’s plan to boost employment in a speech made by Liz Kendall today. With the youth unemployment rate at...
by Lewis Harper | Jul 23, 2024 | News, Policy hub
Youth Employment Hubs, a ‘Sure Start for youth employment’, should be at the centre of the new government’s plans to reduce the number of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) – currently 900,000 – according to a new report from...
by Youth Futures Foundation | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog, Policy hub
Youth Futures Foundation has responded to the King’s Speech which took place today (Wednesday 17 July 2024). The scale of the challenge for young people today is evident – 900,000 young people, or 1 in 8, are not in education, employment or training (NEET) and many...
by Youth Futures Foundation | Apr 4, 2024 | Blog, Policy hub
We commissioned Cordis Bright, an independent research consultancy, to conduct research about supporting young people with a learning disability and/or autism into employment. The report explores the current landscape of employment support in England, promising...
by Youth Futures Foundation | Mar 7, 2024 | Blog, Policy hub
We welcome the Government’s focus on growth, aiming to improve wages and create a high-skill economy, but more needs to be done to ensure that young people can benefit from the opportunities that growth creates. Recent ONS data shows that 851,000 young people are...
