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News , · 28 May 2026 , · 34 mins

Why Can’t Young People Get Jobs?

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Today, in his long awaited report, former minister Alan Milburn has said job and career opportunities for young people are ‘not growing, they’re shrinking’, with one in six set to be out of work, education or training in five years unless action is taken.

He concluded that the education, health and welfare systems are no longer fit for purpose in preparing young people for adult life - with the risk of a ‘lost generation’ and young adults facing a ‘perfect storm’ of challenges.

Adam is joined by Alex, Simon Jack and Sarah Montague to discuss.

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