"Companies will get a 3,000 grant for each hire of a person aged 18 to 24 who is on benefits and has been looking for a job for at least six months, under a new policy designed to tackle the rising rate of youth unemployment. The funding, which is aimed at creating 200,000 jobs, is part of what was described by McFadden as a new deal for young people."
"I want to give people a chance. I want to give them a level of support that they have not had in the past and I believe that is what welfare reform is all about and I see no reason Labour MPs should not support welfare reform that puts work and opportunity at its heart."
"A U-turn on cuts to disability benefits was undertaken to avert a rebellion by more than 120 Labour backbenchers last summer, while 47 MPs later rebelled against proposed cuts to welfare."
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announced a £1 billion youth employment initiative designed to create 200,000 jobs for young people aged 18-24 on benefits who have been job-seeking for at least six months. Companies receive £3,000 per hire, while small and medium-sized businesses get £2,000 for apprentices aged 16-24. The scheme begins in June with staggered payments. Simultaneously, the government is eliminating management apprenticeships predominantly taken by existing employees over 25. McFadden signaled the government's intention to pursue welfare system reforms after previous attempts by predecessor Liz Kendall faced significant backbench opposition, including rebellions over disability benefit cuts and welfare reductions.
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