Burnham aims for "quite radical change" in support for young people, with possible tougher benefit rules

Burnham aims for "quite radical change" in support for young people, with possible tougher benefit rules

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the government aims for "quite radical change" in how young people are supported, possibly including tougher benefit rules alongside more help with work and mental health. He spoke before Alan Milburn's second report on young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs). Burnham could not say when the overall benefits bill would fall.

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