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Why youth unemployment matters
Youth unemployment refers to young people, typically aged 16-24, who are actively looking for work but cannot find it. High rates can lead to long-term economic and social problems, affecting individuals' futures and the wider economy. Burnham's focus on nearly one million affected young people shows the scale of this challenge.
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