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Youth Jobs Plan Gains Traction | Leeds News
Andy Burnham’s government is pushing a bold new plan to slash employment taxes for workers under 25, aiming to boost hiring and break the cycle of youth unemployment. A recent committee found that past cuts to employer National Insurance contributions—costing £25 billion—actually worsened the crisis by making hiring younger workers less attractive. MPs and business leaders are rallying behind the idea, arguing that easing the tax burden could incentivize employers to take a chance on fresh talent, helping young people gain vital experience and build independent futures. With Chancellor John…
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