Youth Employment
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UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.2%, Highest in Five Years
The UK unemployment rate climbed to 5.2% in December 2025, a five-year high, following an earlier rise to 5.1%.
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UK Apprenticeship Funding Shifts to Boost Youth and SME Engagement
New UK government reforms for 2026 include a £725 million investment, aiming to remove financial barriers for SMEs hiring young people under 25 and introduce new ‘apprenticeship units’ for critical skills.