New policy makes many 18 and 19 year olds ineligible for Jobseeker benefit
Wednesday 8 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Louise Upston
The Government has announced changes that will make many 18 and 19-year-olds ineligible for the Jobseeker benefit. While the policy is expected to help meet reduction targets, critics and students suggest the rules do not reflect the difficulty of finding work.
How they headlined it
More on Jobseeker changes for young people
- Citizens Advice Bureau report reveals crisis in welfare support
- Officials warned ministers against welfare changes for teenagers
- Greens claim benefit changes will increase food bank usage
- South Island employers report mixed job market conditions
- Hundreds of disabled or sick teenagers may lose Jobseeker benefits
