The UK is experiencing a worsening health crisis, reflected in the dramatic rise of health-related benefits for working-age people, soaring to an unprecedented 63 billion by 2027.
Younger benefit claimants are increasingly reporting mental health challenges, indicating a troubling trend for the future workforce and sparking fears about a generational disconnection from the labor market.
The rapid implementation of AI across industries poses a severe threat to entry-level jobs, raising concerns about how this could further alienate the younger generation from employment.
Economists warn of hysteresis, where the cycle of joblessness continues to create barriers for young people, potentially resulting in a permanent detachment from the economy.
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