Bramble: Universal Credit https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/universal-credit Stories involving Universal Credit, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb Guaranteed six-month jobs scheme for young people extended ahead of Milburn Neets report https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/government-to-expand-six-month-guaranteed-jobs-scheme-for-young-people https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/government-to-expand-six-month-guaranteed-jobs-scheme-for-young-people Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:01:41 +0000 UK The DWP will roll its subsidised "jobs guarantee" for 18 to 24-year-olds out nationally and cut the qualifying wait on universal credit from 18 to 12 months from April 2027. The announcement comes days before Alan Milburn publishes his review of youth unemployment. (5 outlets: 1 left · 2 centre · 2 right) Milburn youth jobs review to urge fit note and benefit changes for under-25s https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/milburn-youth-jobs-review-to-recommend-changes-to-gp-fit-note-system https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/milburn-youth-jobs-review-to-recommend-changes-to-gp-fit-note-system Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:13:17 +0000 UK Alan Milburn's government-commissioned review of youth worklessness, due on Tuesday 17 November, is expected to replace GP fit notes and the main sickness benefits for under-25s with work-and-health support, a youth allowance and a legal 'opportunity guarantee'. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has not promised to accept it in full, and Labour MPs and charities have raised concerns. (8 outlets: 3 left · 2 centre · 3 right) Milburn review on young Neets expected next week, with Universal Credit changes proposed https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/former-labour-minister-to-publish-review-on-young-neets-universal-cred https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/former-labour-minister-to-publish-review-on-young-neets-universal-cred Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:21:16 +0000 UK Former Labour minister Alan Milburn is expected to publish his review of young people not in education, employment or training, with reports pointing to Universal Credit changes. Outlets differ on whether the main story is a new work allowance or a loss of the health element for some young claimants. (2 outlets: 1 left · 0 centre · 1 right) Burnham wants welfare bill cut "as soon as we possibly can" but gives no timetable https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/burnham-says-government-is-curbing-benefit-spending-but-rejects-crude- https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/burnham-says-government-is-curbing-benefit-spending-but-rejects-crude- Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:07:35 +0000 Politics Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government is working to cut the welfare bill quickly but rejected "crude cuts", and did not commit to a reduction before the next election. Two reviews due in November are expected to set out more detail. (6 outlets: 1 left · 3 centre · 2 right) Think tank puts benefits and pensions for foreign nationals at £23bn; government disputes figures https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/centre-for-social-justice-puts-benefits-and-pensions-for-foreign-natio https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/centre-for-social-justice-puts-benefits-and-pensions-for-foreign-natio Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:56:22 +0100 UK The Centre for Social Justice estimates about £23bn was spent in 2025 on benefits, pensions and child support for non-British nationals. The government says it does not recognise the figures, which it says rest on small-sample survey data. (4 outlets: 0 left · 0 centre · 4 right)