DWP commissions review into youth unemployment amid rising NEET figures
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What happened
The Department for Work and Pensions commissioned a review led by Alan Milburn following reports that the number of young people aged 16 to 24 not in education, employment, or training (NEET) exceeded one million for the first time since 2013. Separately, John Healey announced a £100 million fighting fund to address the crisis, which will be funded through fraud and error savings identified by the DWP.
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Why it matters
The rise in NEET figures is described as a costly problem. The government's response involves allocating significant funding and commissioning expert reviews to address the youth unemployment crisis.
The government appointed Alan Milburn to lead a review addressing the youth unemployment crisis, utilizing ONS data.
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Who's involved
- Department for Work and PensionsThe government agency responsible for commissioning the review and administering Universal Credit.
- Alan MilburnThe politician leading the review into youth unemployment and welfare issues.
- John HealeyThe politician who announced the £100 million fighting fund to tackle the NEET crisis.
- Pat McFaddenThe politician involved in announcing new schemes and publishing final recommendations.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- county councilSpeculative
Increased NEET figures could raise the demand for local crisis and welfare service delivery by county councils.
- Department for Work and PensionsSpeculative
The Department for Work and Pensions might see changes in operational costs related to identifying fraud and error savings to fund the new initiative.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Milburn review could increase ONS data demand on youth crisisMilburn Review's focus on NEET figures may increase ONS data demandLikely
- Milburn Review may influence Andy Burnham's youth welfare strategyMilburn Review findings could shape Andy Burnham's welfare policy directionLikely
- Milburn review could reshape Universal Credit for young peopleThe Milburn Review may prompt changes to Universal Credit rulesPossible
- Rising youth unemployment may increase demand on county councilsRising youth unemployment may increase demand on county councilsPossible
- Milburn Review may reshape education strategy for NEET youthMilburn Review could mandate changes to education and training for NEET youthPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Alan Milburn reviewed the regional youth unemployment crisis in the North East, leading to government investment in a pilot scheme.Sub-event
Alan Milburn resigns from his Cabinet post and takes on a private sector advisory role.1 source
Healey tasked Milburn with reviewing welfare issues funded by DWP savings.1 source
- Pat McFadden and Alan Milburn announced new schemes and published final recommendations to tackle the NEET crisis.Sub-event
- The Department for Work and Pensions, involving Alan Milburn, reviews current system failures within Universal Credit.Sub-event
DWP commissions Milburn Review on youth unemployment, coinciding with press reports on rising NEET figures.1 source
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The entities involved
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Department for Work and Pensions
United Kingdom government ministerial department
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Alan Milburn
British politician (born 1958)