BCC: Government must encourage firms to hire more young people | PoliticsHome | Press Release | PoliticsHome

Certain features of this site make use of javascript. For maximum benefit it is strongly advised that you switch on javascript before continuing.

Phi Wire Hand Picked Politics - Live

lucy manning | Woolwich murder update. New arrest of 31yr old woman last night on consp to murd...
- 15:28
- Lucy Manning
If Snooper's Charter is brought back and we still have terrorist attacks, what n...
- 15:17
- Mark Thompson
David Robinson | Planning the revolution – Labour and the Spending Review
- 15:08
- LabourList
Obamacare Will Be A Debacle — For Republicans
- 14:55
- Paul Krugman
Dan Hannan | Overheard at a children's party: "You're a liar, a total liar, you're just like ...
- 14:42
- Dan Hannan
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours
PoliticsHome | Only the latest five entries on the PhiWire are visible to non-subscribers
- Sign up to see last 24 hours

PoliticsHome. All Todays Politics In One Place

Wednesday 27th June 2012 | 13:03

BCC: Government must encourage firms to hire more young people

Commenting on the speech made by the Deputy Prime Minister on youth unemployment today, Adam Marshall, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

"Despite a recent fall in youth unemployment, employers remain deeply concerned about the number of young people unable to find work. Businesses want to hire young people, but economic uncertainty, combined with poor skills and a lack of experience, often makes it too risky.

"The Youth Contract is a good short-term solution to reduce these risks, but we have in the past argued for a wider reach and a bigger budget. The Deputy Prime Minister's announcement is a good first step that will help more employers create opportunities for young people in areas worst affected by unemployment.

"The government could go further though, and remove the restrictions that prevent small firms with experience of hiring apprentices to benefit from grants that could encourage them to take on additional apprentices. There must also be a focus on creating a simpler offer for employers. Businesses are confused by the large number of employment initiatives with similar names and differing criteria, which are regularly launched by different departments, agencies and local authorities.

"Furthermore, the Department for Business and Department for Education must work together to reduce long-term structural youth unemployment. Future generations should leave formal education with the skills and experience to break into the workforce and remain in employment, making them less vulnerable in a challenging economic environment."

Latest on this story

- Go to Everything about this story. Live.

|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|

Latest on Employment

Press Release
- 00:01
- Labour: Labour to fight pension rip-off for 700,000 women - Byrne
Opinion
- 07:00
- Government's pensions changes not fit for purpose | Gregg McClymont
News
- 07:00
- One in five firms will freeze or cut wages to pay for staff pensions after introduction of new rules
Opinion
- 07:00 (£)
- For the best results, keep executive pay down | Ross Clark
Press Release
- 11:38
- Labour: David Cameron is leaving young people on the shelf - Twigg