More young people are failing to take up employment, posing a growing problem both for business and government
Szu Ping Chan
Szu Ping Chan is economics editor at The Telegraph. A journalist for almost 20 years, she has previously written about economics and business for the BBC and The Motley Fool. She is an expert on the UK economy and its impact on businesses.
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