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Conservatives Pledge Tougher Benefit Rules For Under-25s. The Conservatives have proposed tougher benefit rules for unemployed young people as part of what the party calls a "tough love" approach to youth joblessness. Under the plans, 18 to 24-year-olds applying for Universal Credit who have not previously worked continuously for six months would instead enter a "Get to Work" programme. Participants would receive an allowance at the same rate as Universal Credit but would be required to attend job centres, work experience or employment courses every day. They would also receive support with job searches and interview preparation. The Conservatives say the policy would help tackle the nearly one million 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training. Those still unemployed after six months on the programme could have their benefit cut by 30%. However, anti-poverty charity Trussell warned that existing Universal Credit payments already leave some claimants unable to afford basic essentials.
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