Number of Neets in UK could hit 1.25m by early 2030s, Milburn review will say
A report by Alan Milburn warns that the number of young people not in education or employment in the UK could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without urgent government intervention. The report highlights systemic failures in education, health, and welfare that contribute to youth inactivity. Milburn calls for a comprehensive reform of the welfare system to address these issues and prevent a 'lost generation.'
- ▪The report predicts a 25% increase in NEETs, reaching 1.25 million by the early 2030s.
- ▪Milburn emphasizes that the current system fails to support young people's participation in the labor market.
- ▪Experts warn of a youth jobs crisis, with NEET figures expected to be the highest in over a decade.
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Alan Milburn during a visit to Boxing Futures in Peterborough for the launch of the Milburn review in December 2025. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PAView image in fullscreenAlan Milburn during a visit to Boxing Futures in Peterborough for the launch of the Milburn review in December 2025. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PAWork & careersNumber of Neets in UK could hit 1.25m by early 2030s, Milburn review will sayUrgent action needed to avoid ‘lost generation’, says the former Labour health secretary’s report, due on ThursdayRichard Partington Senior economics correspondentWed 27 May 2026 17.30 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBritain risks a 25% rise in the number of young people not in work or education to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without urgent government action to avoid a “lost…
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