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Report warns of 'lost generation' of young people

Published Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · Updated May 28

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A new report, led by Alan Milburn, warns of a potential "lost generation" of young people in the UK due to rising numbers of those not in education, employment, or training (NEETs). Official figures show 957,000 young people were NEET from October to December 2025, and Britain has the third-highest rate among rich European countries. The report suggests this number could reach 1.25 million by the early 2030s and calls for urgent government reform.

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The Guardian frames the situation as a "catastrophic systems failure" requiring urgent government reform, while the BBC highlights systemic failures and government responses more broadly.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A new report warns of a potential "lost generation" of young people in the UK due to rising numbers not in education, employment, or training (NEETs).
  • According to official UK figures from October to December 2025, 957,000 young people were classified as NEET, representing one in eight individuals in that age group.
  • Britain has the third-highest rate of 16 to 24-year-olds who are not earning or learning among rich European countries.
  • The report, led by Alan Milburn, suggests that the number of NEETs could reach 1.25 million by the early 2030s.
  • The report calls for urgent government reform of welfare, education, and health to address the issue.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • BBC NewsCenter

    The BBC frames the issue of youth unemployment in the UK through the lens of a new report, highlighting systemic failures and government responses.

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The Guardian frames the potential rise in young people not in work or education as a 'catastrophic systems failure' requiring urgent government reform of welfare, education, and health to avoid a 'lost generation'.

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