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Young people on benefits will be offered job opportunities in construction and hospitality in a bid to halt the rise in youth unemployment.

Ministers have announced an £820 million package aimed at helping almost one million get off benefits and into work.

The money includes funding for training and work experience in construction, hospitality, and health and social care for 350,000 young people on universal credit.

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Others will be offered “intensive support” to help them find work, while Government-backed guaranteed jobs will be provided for up to 55,000 young people from spring 2026.

But those that refuse to engage with the help on offe

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