Supply-Side Policies
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UK youth labour market (Nov–Jan 2026): unemployment highest since 2014; vacancies down
ONS data for Nov–Jan 2026 show UK youth unemployment has risen to 16% (up from 14.5% a year earlier), while the youth employment rate is 51.3%. Among those not in full‑time education, unemployment is at its highest since 2014 (14.5% for 16–24s and 14.1% for 18–24s). Vacancies fell about 1.2% to 721,000 and the unemployed‑to‑vacancy ratio increased from 2.6 to 3, signalling a looser, more competitive labour market.
How COVID-19 impacted supply chains and what comes next
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant vulnerabilities in global supply chains, such as staff shortages and disruptions to the flow of raw materials, leading to increased investment in resilience, digital technologies like AI, and sustainability according to EY surveys from 2020, 2022, and 2024. While some sectors like life sciences thrived due to essential product demand, others like automotive and industrial products faced severe negative effects, prompting a shift towards more agile, visible, and technologically advanced supply chain strategies to mitigate future disruptions.