Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed

South Africa: Nearly Half of South Africa's Young People Still Can't Find Work

The youth unemployment rate dropped slightly to 43.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 44.6% in the same period in 2024. Youth Capital says the upcoming national Budget Speech must include clear targets, funded plans and accountability to tackle youth unemployment.

Some EU countries oppose EC plans to expand staff by 2,500 employees

EU ministers described the European Commission's request for an additional €1.4 billion to hire new staff and strengthen administrative capacity as inappropriate

Plan to protect children from toxic metals erased from NSW government report

The state’s chief scientist warned delayed action on lead contamination put generations of children at risk of lifelong complications.

Plans to raise minimum wage for young people could be delayed, Sky News understands

Reports suggest the potential delay is over fears the higher cost of employing young people could put off firms from hiring them and worsen youth unemployment.

Youth detention center development plans in Tolland put on hold for now, says lawmakers

Plans to build a youth detention center in Tolland have been put on pause for now, according to local lawmakers. Less than a week ago, State Rep. Tammy Nuccio said the community felt “blindsided” when they learned there was already a signed sale agreement with only 60 days to closing. “My big issue is the fact that it was not...

Starmer urged to stick to manifesto following reports lifting of youth minimum wage may be delayed – UK politics live

GMB union tells Labour delaying or halting equalisation to adult rates would be unacceptableGood morning. Figures out yesterday showed that the unemployment rate for 18- to 24-year-olds was 14% in the three months to December, which is the highest rate for nearly 11 years excluding Covid. The Times this morning is running a story saying that, in response to concerns about youth unemployment, ministers are “considering ditching Labour’s manifesto…