00:01London has the highest youth unemployment rate in the country, with almost one in four
00:06young people out of work. Figures for November to January show 24.6% of Londoners aged 16
00:12to 24 were unemployed. The North East had the next highest rate at 23.5%. The London
00:18Assembly's Economy, Culture and Skills Committee is examining why young people are struggling
00:24to find work. Traditional entry level roles have fallen sharply over three years, with
00:30administrative jobs down 56%, sales roles down 44% and customer services jobs down 59%.
00:38The committee will also consider how online shopping has affected retail jobs.
