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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Bancroft and Christopher McKeon

Jobless youngsters to be offered work in construction and hospitality – and could lose benefits if they say no

Young people on benefits will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality, and could lose some of their financial support if they say no under new government plans to drive down unemployment.

Ministers have announced an £820m package aimed at halting the rise in youth unemployment. 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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