00:01Fewer than half the young Londoners supported by two government-backed schemes moved into
00:05education, employment or training. Figures from the Greater London Authority show 1,100
00:10of more than 2,600 participants progressed to opportunities by June 2026. These schemes,
00:17backed by more than £20 million, offer mentoring, work experience, careers advice and wellbeing
00:23support. Conservative peer Sean Bailey has called the results a failure, arguing businesses
00:29need more help to employ young people. Skills Minister Jackie Smith says the programme support
00:35those furthest from the labour markets and it's still early days. The funding runs until March 2027.
