Rise in youth unemployment driving more to homelessness, UK charities say
UK charities report a rise in youth unemployment is contributing to increased homelessness among young people. A government review predicts that the number of young people not in education, employment, or training could reach 1.25 million by the early 2030s without intervention. The youth unemployment rate has reached its highest level in over a decade, exacerbating the crisis for disadvantaged individuals.
- ▪Almost 124,000 young people were homeless or at risk of homelessness in the UK in 2024-25, marking a 6% increase from the previous year.
- ▪The youth unemployment rate in the UK is currently at 14.7%, the highest level in more than a decade.
- ▪There has been a 60% increase in vendors aged 18 to 24 for the Big Issue since 2022.
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Faye, an aspiring photographer, and Josh, who hopes to become a scriptwriter, have struggled to find jobs. Composite: CentrepointView image in fullscreenFaye, an aspiring photographer, and Josh, who hopes to become a scriptwriter, have struggled to find jobs. Composite: CentrepointYoung peopleRise in youth unemployment driving more to homelessness, UK charities sayCentrepoint warns young people facing ‘huge scarcity of work opportunities’ after Alan Milburn’s report on crisisJessica Murray Social affairs correspondentSat 30 May 2026 06.52 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 06.56 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe growing number of young people not in work or education is driving more into unstable housing or homelessness, charities have warned.A government-commissioned review into…
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