Europe, UK (Commonwealth Union) – During her visit to Leeds, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will reaffirm the Government’s dedication to its Back to Work plan outlined in the manifesto. She will emphasize that addressing economic inactivity is crucial to the Government’s primary goal of stimulating economic growth.
The new Secretary for Work and Pensions emphasized the crucial role of the Government’s back-to-work strategy in boosting economic growth. During a visit to Leeds with her ministerial team, Liz Kendall highlighted that addressing economic inactivity is her foremost priority, noting that local leaders and mayors will lead this transformative effort. This visit comes on the heels of the Chancellor’s recent speech, which outlined urgent measures to strengthen the economy’s foundations, rebuild Britain, and enhance prosperity across the nation.
Kendall stated that the increasing rates of economic inactivity are intolerable and urgent measures need to be implemented. Currently, 9.4 million individuals are economically inactive, with a record 2.8 million out of work because of long-term illness. Additionally, 900,000 young people that is around 1 in 8, who are neither in education, employment, nor training.
Kendall indicated that their primary objective is growth, and as the Chancellor mentioned, their Back to Work Plan is crucial for realizing the goals.
“Economic inactivity is holding Britain back – it’s bad for people, it’s bad for businesses, and it’s bad for growth.”
“It’s not good enough that the UK is the only G7 country with employment not back to pre-pandemic levels.”
Earlier this week, the Health Secretary outlined a plan to reduce NHS waiting lists, aiming to restore the nation’s health and boost employment. By taking decisive action on public health, we can create a healthier society essential for a robust economy.
As part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) strategy, Jobcentre Plus and the National Careers Service will be combined to help more people find employment and assist those seeking better opportunities in securing higher-paying jobs.
The Youth Guarantee will offer more training opportunities, apprenticeships, and job-finding assistance for all young people aged 18-21, ensuring they are not excluded from the workforce at a young age.
