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<p>The Government is committed to building an economy that works for everyone, including
young people. About 350,000 workers under the age of 25 are expected to benefit from
inflation-beating increases in the National Minimum Wage rates in April 2019.</p><p>
</p><p>For those young workers, the rates are set as high as possible without damaging
their employment prospects, drawing upon advice from the independent Low Pay Commission.
The priority is to help them secure work and gain experience and the evidence shows
that it is working. The unemployment rate for people aged 16 to 24 is 11.8%, down
from 20% in 2010. However, it is still above the unemployment rate for people aged
25 or over (less than 3%), which demonstrates the need to give young people support
in getting on the career ladder.</p><p> </p><p>The Government notes the Low Pay Commission’s
intention to review whether the current structure of the National Minimum Wage rates
remains fit for purpose, and it will carefully consider its recommendations which
are due later this year.</p>
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