1 million young people in UK are NEET, report warns of potential rise
UKPulse News Desk
Approximately 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are not in employment, education, or training (NEET), according to a May report. This figure could increase to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without government intervention.
- Around 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are currently NEET.
- A May report warned the NEET figure could reach 1.25 million by the early 2030s.
- Alan Milburn stated the UK risks a "generational fault line" without urgent overhauls.
A report published in May indicates that approximately 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). The report cautioned that this number could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s if urgent government action is not taken.
Alan Milburn, who led the review into youth economic inactivity, stated that the UK faces the risk of a "generational fault line" between young and old. He suggested this could occur without immediate steps to overhaul schools, the health service, the welfare system, and the jobs market.
Why this matters: The potential increase in young people not in employment, education, or training could create a significant societal divide.