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Business · 30 June 2026

UK to Pay Firms £3,000 for Hiring Young Workers

UK to Pay Firms £3,000 for Hiring Young Workers

More young people who haven't found work could get jobs with extra support for employers. Sir Keir Starmer said from tomorrow businesses can receive £3,000 for employing 18 to 24-year-olds who've claimed universal credit for at least six months, speaking at a Downing Street meeting with hospitality leaders. More than one million young people are classed as Neet.

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