'We are at risk of a lost generation': One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
A new report warns that the number of young people not in education, employment, or training in the UK could rise to 1.25 million by 2031. Former minister Alan Milburn argues that current systems are failing to prepare youth for the workforce, creating a cycle where they lack the experience required to secure entry-level jobs.
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This highlights a looming socio-economic crisis that could lead to long-term unemployment and reduced economic productivity for an entire generation.
One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
The article reports on a government-commissioned review using neutral, descriptive language and includes quotes from both the report author and the government minister.
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