One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
New data from the UK's Office for National Statistics shows that nearly one million young people aged 16-24 are currently not in education, employment, or training. The government is preparing to review recommendations to address this rising trend of 'Neet' youth.
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High rates of youth unemployment can have long-term negative impacts on economic productivity and social stability.
Image source, Getty Images By Hazel Shearing Education correspondent Published 18 minutes ago Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training - or "Neet" - according to data published ahead of a major report about a "lost generation".
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests 981,000 people aged 16 to 24 were Neet between April and June. That is about one in eight people in that age group.
The final instalment of a major report by former minister Alan Milburn is expected to set out recommendations for tackling the problem in the coming weeks.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden told the BBC ministers would "take those [recommendations] forward".
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