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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Lynch

UK government to launch £1bn plan to tackle youth unemployment

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is set to unveil the plan on Monday (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is set to announce a £1 billion package on Monday, aiming to incentivise employers to hire young people and create 200,000 jobs.

This "new deal" seeks to reverse the growing number of "Neets" – young people not in education, employment or training.

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