Companies Offered £3,000 to Hire Unemployed Under-24s

New £1bn youth unemployment plan ‘will only help a fraction of people out of work’

The Institute for Fiscal Studies’ verdict comes after work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden set out scheme to encourage employers to hire young people

Labour MPs have no reason to oppose new welfare reforms, says minister

Pat McFadden unveils £1bn youth employment scheme and appeals to backbenchers who rebelled last yearUK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs have no reason to oppose a fresh government attempt to overhaul the welfare system, the work and pensions secretary has said as he unveiled a £1bn youth employment scheme.The announcement by Pat McFadden – who said the public wanted the system to promote work and “value for money” – is seen as a prelude …

Companies offered £3,000 to hire unemployed under-24s

It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.

Kenya: NYS Opens Nationwide Recruitment

Nairobi -- The National Youth Service (NYS) has officially launched its nationwide recruitment exercise, inviting young Kenyans to join the ranks and contribute to national development.