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Alan Milburn's report will also make recommendations on cutting the benefits bill

ByDearbail JordanBusiness reporter
  • Published4 minutes ago

National Insurance (NI) paid by businesses on workers aged under 25 should be gradually lowered to encourage companies to create jobs for young people, a major review of youth unemployment will say.

A report by former Labour minister Alan Milburn will suggest the government should reduce NI costs over five years for people aged between 21 and 24 years old, starting in retail and hospitality.