Nearly One Million Young People in Britain Unemployed or Not in Education
NewsData.io · United States · Aug 28, 2026
New data shows that almost one million young people in Britain are classified as NEETs (not in employment, education, or training), a significant increase since the current Labour government took power. Analysts attribute the rise to government tax and wage policies that are reportedly deterring employers from hiring. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has acknowledged the youth unemployment crisis as a top priority, though the statistics suggest little progress has been made.
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