Long-term unemployed youths will be guaranteed paid work and could face being stripped of benefits if they refuse to take it up, Rachel Reeves will announce.The Chancellor will make the case for a society founded on "contribution" as she unveils plans for a "youth guarantee" aimed at driving down unemployment.

Long-term unemployed youths will be guaranteed paid work and could face being stripped of benefits if they refuse to take it up, Rachel Reeves will announce.The Chancellor will make the case for a society founded on "contribution" as she unveils plans for a "youth guarantee" aimed at driving down unemployment.