Category: Campaigning & Policy News
The free school meals earnings gap
People who received free school meals whilst at school have lower average earnings at age thirty than their peers who […]
An open invitation to our next Youth Friendly Prime Minister: Please read and sign the Charter
As the leadership race continues and we await the vote on the next Prime Minister we met with young people […]
The Power of Potential: Supporting the future of ‘NEET’ young people
Soaring mental health conditions locking unemployed young people out of the job market warns new report. Today, The Prince’s Trust […]
Youth Employment UK’s Response to the BEIS Committee inquiry into the UK Labour Market 2022
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s latest string of their Post-Pandemic Economic Growth Inquiry will examine the challenges faced […]
Youth Employment UK’s Response to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan discussion paper consultation 2022
From April to July 2022 The Department for Health and Social Care called for evidence and responses to a series […]
Youth Employment UK’s response to the Low Pay Commission Consultation 2022
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is an independent body which advises the government on the levels of the National Living […]
Equalising access to apprenticeships: National Federation For Educational Research Report
In June the National Federation for Educational Research released its report examining the opportunities available for Level 2 and Level […]
Changing trends in youth worklessness
A recent report published by the Resolution Foundation in June 2022 highlights the changing trends in youth worklessness from the […]
What is the #ProtectStudentChoice campaign?
The #ProtectStudentChoice campaign is opposed to government proposals that will change the options available for students at post-16 study. This […]
Join The Campaign To #ProtectStudentChoice
Youth Employment UK is a partner to the #ProtectStudentChoice campaign and supports the call to protect Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQ’s), […]
Rethinking Careers Education: Report by Teach First
This week, Teach First has released its report “Rethinking careers education: investing in our country’s future” setting out its recommendations […]
Announcement by the Chancellor on support with cost of living
Today the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced he would provide further support to help people with the rising cost of living. […]