Retail Leaders Urge UK Prime Minister to Address Youth Unemployment Crisis
Major UK retailers are preparing to urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to address the growing issue of youth unemployment. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has drafted a letter to Downing Street, calling for a joint taskforce between the retail sector and the government to tackle the crisis. The letter, expected to be supported by leaders from prominent retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Primark, highlights the increasing employment costs that threaten to exclude young people from the workforce. The BRC warns that the 'ladder of opportunity' for young people is becoming unstable, emphasizing the retail sector's historical role as a gateway for those with limited qualifications or experience. The call to action comes as the number of young people not in education, employment, or training has surpassed one million for the first time in over a decade. 
