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Your job after benefits

If you're a young person receiving health benefits, this new Labour policy promises a guaranteed job within three months of claiming. This is a significant reduction from the current 18-month waiting period. It aims to get young people into work faster, potentially improving their financial stability and reducing long-term reliance on benefits.

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