General · 28 May 2026
1 million young people NEET: Why a 'lost generation' looms
A recent report indicates that over one million young people are currently jobless or not in education, representing a 12-year high and raising concerns about a 'lost generation'. An extensive report cautioned that a sixth of individuals will neither be employed nor undertaking educational programs over the coming five-year period unless prompt measures are adopted. ONS figures show 1,012,000 16 to 24-year-olds were Neet from January to March 2026.
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