The young are trapped by hideously low expectations
A recent report highlights the growing issue of young people in the UK who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The report expresses concern over the increasing number of NEETs, which has risen by 195,000 in the past two years. Critics argue that the narrative surrounding NEETs often portrays them as victims rather than addressing the underlying causes of their situation.
- ▪Over one million young people in the UK are classified as NEET, representing about one in eight individuals aged 16 to 24.
- ▪The number of NEETs has increased by 195,000 over the last two years, with predictions of 1.25 million remaining outside work or education in five years.
- ▪Reports suggest that many young people feel unable to cope with full-time work due to various challenges, including mental health issues.
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The young are trapped by hideously low expectations Alan Milburn’s report on NEETs tries to pander to the jobless, rather than challenge them. i Picture by: Getty dataLayer.push({ event: 'author', author: "Frank Furedi" }) Frank Furedi 30th May 2026 i Picture by: Getty Share Topics Politics UK Want unlimited, ad-free access? Become a spiked supporter. Virtually everyone who is concerned about the future of the United Kingdom is worried about the recent news that more than one million young people – around one in eight 16- to-24-year-olds – are not in education, employment or training (NEET). The number of NEETs has grown by 195,000 over the past two years. According to a government-sponsored review of NEETs, 1.25million young people will not be in work or education within five years.
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