Summary
The government plans to help young people on financial help from the state by giving them taxpayer-funded jobs in fields like building and hospitality. This aims to reduce unemployment among over 900,000 young people on social benefits in the UK.
Key Facts
- The government is creating jobs in construction and hospitality for young people on government benefits.
- Over 900,000 young people are on Universal Credit, a type of financial support in the UK.
- The aim is to reduce unemployment rates among these young people.
- A Newscast episode discussed these plans with guests Laura, Paddy, and Joe Pike.
- The episode also mentioned an interview with Zarah Sultana about the political issues and a defection from the Conservative party to Reform.
- "Newscast" is a regular political news podcast by the BBC.
- Listeners can access the podcast on smart speakers and online.
