5 h. ago Ministers promise 50,000 new apprenticeships in bid to tackle youth unemployment

The Prime Minister has expressed his desire to see apprenticeships treated with the same respect as degree courses.

Politics

5 h. ago Young people to get apprenticeships in shops and restaurants in major shake

Young people will have better access to apprenticeships in shops and restaurants in a major multi-million pound drive to tackle record levels of youth unemployment

Society

29 h. ago Jobless youngsters to be offered work in construction and hospitality

Guaranteed jobs provided for up to 55,000 people from spring 2026, under new government plans

Society

29 h. ago Jobless youngsters to be offered work in construction and hospitality – and could lose benefits if they say no

Guaranteed jobs provided for up to 55,000 people from spring 2026, under new government plans

Society

1 week ago Standard campaign to tackle youth unemployment shortlisted for top journalism award

Our Destination Unknown campaign has been nominated for the Public Service prize at the 2025 British Journalism Awards

Events

3 w. ago No jobs... and no incentive to keep one in Labour's Britain: Parents left in tears by childcare costs say they'd be better off with no job graduates struggle as youth unemployment spirals

Parents with young children are finding it more beneficial to stay at home and claim benefits - or live off their partner's income - as crippling childcare costs consume their entire salary.

Society