The number of young people not in work, education or training rose to 1.01 million in the three months from January to March, a post-pandemic high. The increase was 89,000 compared with the previous year and represents the highest level for more than 12 years. The rise was attributed to more young people no longer looking for work. The figures come ahead of an Alan Milburn review that is expected to warn of a lost generation. Without urgent action, the share of young people who are NEET is projected to increase from 1 in 8 to 1 in 6 by 2031, affecting 1.25 million young people.
"The number of young people not in work, education or training (Neet) increased to a post-pandemic high of 1.01 million in the three months from January to March. This is an increase of 89,000 on the previous year and the highest level for more than 12 years."
"Elise Rohan, head of labour market output at the ONS, said the increase was driven by greater numbers of young people no longer looking for work. It comes ahead of the publication of Alan Milburns review into the issue, which is set to warn that without urgent action, the number of young people who are neet not in education, employment, or training will rise from 1 in 8 to 1 in 6 young people by 2031, affecting 1.25 million young people."
"The number of young people neither working nor learning has jumped beyond one million for the first time since 2013, official figures have revealed ahead of a review which will warn over fears of a lost generation."
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