Milburn report
Coverage of Milburn report in the Nexus archive.
- Britain’s expanding ‘lost generation’
The Milburn report highlights the growing issue of youth joblessness in Britain, which is referred to as an expanding 'lost generation.' The report recommends that this issue should be a top priority for the next leader of the Labour Party.
- UK risks £125bn hit a year from youth unemployment, landmark report says
A UK government-backed report warns of a £125bn annual financial hit due to youth unemployment, with over 1 million young people not in work or education. Alan Milburn highlights the risk of a 'lost generation' and economic damage from rising youth worklessness.
- Next boss warns over ‘dramatic fall’ in UK entry-level jobs
Next's CEO, Lord Wolfson, warns of a 'dramatic fall' in UK entry-level jobs, citing a surge in applicants per role from 10 to 19 in two years. The comments align with the Milburn report, which is expected to conclude the government has failed to address youth unemployment effectively.