The Milburn Review argues that young people in Britain face a crisis previous generations have not – squeezed between a lack of opportunities and institutions that are failing them.
Schools are not preparing enough young people for life in the workplace.
The welfare system traps young people on benefits.
The NHS deems too many unfit for work. And entry-level jobs are drying up.
“It’s a perfect storm,” Alan Milburn told ITV News’ Economics Editor Joel Hills, “and it’s getting worse.”
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