Results for "Young people in the UK"

Recent data reveals that nearly one million young people in the UK, or roughly one in eight, are neither employed nor in education or training. This finding comes as the government prepares to conduct a major review into youth economic participation and skills development.

A podcast from The Guardian highlights the increasing number of young people in the UK who are not in work, education, or training, raising concerns about their long-term prospects and the country's future.

Starting next year, Latvia will begin conscripting Latvian citizens living abroad into its national defense service. While an estimated 1,000 young people in the UK alone could meet the requirements, interest from the diaspora has been low so far.

A major report highlights a concerning trend of diminishing opportunities for young people in the UK, predicting that the number of 16 to 24-year-olds not in work, education, or training will rise to 1.25 million by 2031.

According to a government jobs adviser, an "anxious generation" of young people in the UK is finding it difficult to adapt to outdated work environments, prompting calls for more flexibility and mental health support from firms.

New poll findings indicate significant economic pessimism among young people in the UK, with wide implications for future political and policy trends.

Despite high qualifications, many young people in the UK are facing significant challenges in securing employment, with hundreds of job applications resulting in silence or rejection as the weakening economy contributes to a decade-high unemployment rate.

Young people in the UK are expressing concerns about their financial stability, particularly those on zero-hours contracts, as the Chancellor delivers the Spring Statement.

Data reveals that one in eight young people in the UK remains neither employed nor in education or training, highlighting persistent labor market challenges. The figures come just before a major government review aimed at addressing youth disengagement and skills gaps.

A four-word response from a teenager, "Stare at the wall," has gone viral in reaction to a proposed social media ban for young people in the UK.

A new report indicates that 1.2 million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), representing a record 13.5% of 16-24 year olds, raising concerns about a 'lost generation'.

A new report warns that 1.2 million young people in the UK could be trapped in a 'hopeless catch-22' of youth unemployment, risking a 'lost generation' if not addressed.

Peter Hyman, an influential former Labour adviser, claims that schools have become a 'pipeline' to worklessness for many young people in the UK, advocating for social media bans and education reform to address the issue.

New research indicates that over 1.5 million young people in the UK are abandoning their music ambitions, with five music venues being lost daily since 2019, raising concerns about the future of headline talent.

Vaccines have taken away some of the fear around dangerous forms of meningitis in Ireland – but the “explosive” outbreak among young people in the UK is a reminder of just how rapidly the infection…

The number of young people in the UK who are not working or in education (Neets) has risen to 957,000, approaching one million, driven by an increase among young women.

Judges are beginning to overturn indefinite jail terms handed to children and young people in the UK, prompting the chair of the miscarriages of justice watchdog to demand wholesale action.

A one-off Meningitis B vaccine program will be offered to a million young people in the UK following an unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

Alan Milburn has stated that it is "shameful" that more money is spent on benefits than on creating jobs for young people in the UK. He argues that reforms to the welfare system are necessary to address the high number of young individuals not engaged in work or education.

A charity has issued a warning that young people in the UK are being forced to 'put their lives on hold' due to homelessness and lengthy waiting lists for housing.

New research for the TUC indicates that young people in the UK are more prone to leaving low-paid, insecure jobs due to health reasons, contributing to rising youth economic inactivity.

Share of 16- to 24-year-old Neets who report a work-limiting condition up 70% in a decade, says thinktank There has been a sharp rise in the number of jobless young people in the UK citing health…

Young people in the UK are struggling with a challenging job market as youth unemployment increases, with a government review chair warning of a potential 'generation on the scrap heap'.