UK’s ‘lost generation’ trapped out of work and education
The UK government is addressing the 'lost generation' of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) through a new initiative led by Alan Milburn. The project focuses on providing better vocational support and strengthening ties between colleges and local employers to create real opportunities.
Why it matters
Addressing youth unemployment is a critical socio-economic challenge that impacts long-term national productivity and social stability.
Produced by Matthew Cundall
As Sir Keir Starmer prepares to leave office, one of his key “national missions” remains unresolved - the “lost generation” of young people not in education, employment or training - so-called NEETs . The man the Prime Minister asked to come up with a fix for the problem, Alan Milburn, is now working closely with Sir Keir’s expected successor, Andy Burnham.
In July, Mr Milburn, pictured below , published the interim report in his government-commissioned investigation into the scourge. Now he’s working on the final report - the proposed cure to what he’s called a national crisis. The aim is to give the million plus young people - not working or learning - opportunities, and life chances and hope.
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