Alan Milburn

Alan Milburn, a former health secretary and social mobility expert, is currently leading a major UK review focused on the rising inactivity among young people. This review is newsworthy due to growing concerns about youth unemployment and the increasing number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs), nearing one million. Milburn's review aims to address "uncomfortable truths" about the labor market and explore potentially "radical" policy solutions. The review will specifically examine the impact of the youth minimum wage on employment rates, considering a possible slower rise in response to rising youth unemployment fears. Milburn's work is significant as it seeks to prevent the creation of a "lost generation" by tackling the challenges faced by young people in the current economic climate. The panel includes experts from health, business, and policy sectors.