Reacting to the Chancellor’s plans for a Youth Guarantee, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:  

“Business will welcome the Chancellor’s ambition to get more young people into work. The BCC has been calling for this as a matter of urgency.  

“A well delivered Youth Guarantee can help tackle the growing youth jobs crisis, prevent a lost generation and realise the potential in every young person. 

“The UK’s active workforce is rapidly ageing, so it’s vital for our economy that we plug into this fresh talent pool, who have so much to offer.  

“Businesses will be keen to find out more about the practical details of this new scheme so they can get involved and ensure it is as effective as possible.”