Milburn review urges government to create subsidised jobs for disabled youth

The Guardian reported that the Milburn review of youth employment will call for a major shift in how the state supports disabled and chronically ill young people. The review, due to be published this month, will recommend that the government introduce “flexi-jobs” together with employment subsidies and intensive skills support. The aim, according to the review, is to make it easier for 16- to 24-year-olds with disabilities to find work. The report says the proposal is part of an “opportunity revolution” intended to reverse years of labour market discrimination. It adds that the state should create and subsidise paid jobs for thousands of disabled young people. The review’s recommendations are expected to be presented by a former minister, who will argue that the new measures are needed to address long‑standing barriers to employment for this group.

Why it matters

If adopted, the recommendations could provide thousands of paid positions for disabled youth and help tackle entrenched discrimination in the labour market.

Key details

Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

5 Nov 2026, 05:31 IST

Key names

British, Milburn

Section

Business

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The review, due to report this month, will say the government should introduce “flexi-jobs” alongside employment subsidies and intensive skills support to make it easier for disabled and chronically ill 16- to 24-year-olds… (The Guardian)

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• The GuardianMilburn review to call for jobs ’revolution’ for young people with disabilities 5 Nov, 05:31

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