HJB News(@HJB_News__):Youth unemployment hits 11 year high as Labour tax rises bite. Around 713,000 young people unemployed (up 70,000 year-on-year), with the rate at 15.8%. Employment rate for this group. Number overall of unemployed people stands at 1.8 million up significantly year-on-year. The rate rose from 4.1–4.4% when Labour took office in mid 2024, peaking near five year highs in late 2025.

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2026.05.19 07:54

Youth unemployment hits 11 year high as Labour tax rises bite. Around 713,000 young people unemployed (up 70,000 year-on-year), with the rate at 15.8%. Employment rate for this group. Number overall of unemployed people stands at 1.8 million up significantly year-on-year. The rate rose from 4.1–4.4% when Labour took office in mid 2024, peaking near five year highs in late 2025.