Burnham's Plan to Boost Youth Jobs | Sheffield News

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is launching a bold push to tackle youth unemployment and soaring welfare costs by investing in further education and affordability. With welfare spending projected to hit £330 billion by 2025-26, his government is racing to find savings while easing the cost of living for families — all while staying within borrowing limits. Burnham’s cabinet is being urged to brainstorm practical, impactful solutions to relieve financial pressure. Meanwhile, a new proposal from the Work and Pensions Committee suggests slashing National Insurance for employers hiring under-25s, aiming to unlock opportunities for young talent and drive economic growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/436dc8b334536b3e