Alan Milburn to review rise in youth minimum wage

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Pippa Crerar Political editorDecember 19, 2025 at 08:38 PM

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Former health secretary Alan Milburn will lead an inquiry into rising inactivity among young people in Britain, including a review of the youth minimum wage. Milburn expressed concern about a potential "lost generation" and the unsustainable welfare bill, advocating for reforms addressing social injustices. The review comes amid warnings that increasing youth minimum wage rates to match adult rates could price some young people out of entry-level jobs. This issue is sensitive, as Labour has pledged to eliminate lower minimum wage rates for younger workers. Milburn argues that transforming young people's prospects is crucial to avoid pushing them towards long-term reliance on benefits and right-wing populism, highlighting systemic failures in education and welfare.

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Tony Blair 40% Andrea Egan 50% Keir Starmer 60% Alan Milburn ×480%

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youth minimum wage 100% youth unemployment 90% alan milburn 80% social mobility 70% labour market 70% welfare reform 60% lost generation 60% social injustice 50% entry-level jobs 50% benefits 40%

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