The Observer opinion piece, on UK Politics, 15 November 2026
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Read the original article on observer.co.uk (opens in a new tab)Ben Zaranko argues that youth minimum wage rises, new employment rules and national insurance changes have favoured workers already in jobs over young people seeking a first one, and he welcomes Alan Milburn's targeted hiring grants. He credits the vacancy and regional figures to the Bank of England's Clare Lombardelli and the Work Foundation, and sets out causes outside government policy, including a rise in youth unemployment that began in 2022. We found nothing in the piece that misleads the reader.
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“Clare Lombardelli, deputy governor of the Bank of England , noted that while economy-wide vacancies are about 14% lower than before the pandemic”
The vacancy figures are attributed to a named official and set against the economy-wide baseline, so the reader can judge the sector falls in proportion.
“The increase in youth unemployment began in 2022, before this government took office.”
Zaranko gives the timeline that cuts against laying the whole rise on the current government, before making his case against its policies.
“Analysis from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University found that at the end of last year”
The regional ratios are attributed to a named research source with a stated period.
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