NEETs

Burnham pledges to address Britain's youth jobs crisis but will not set a deadline for reducing the number of NEETs. He has abandoned Blair's initiative encouraging school leavers to pursue university education.

Sanjay Beri, CEO of Netskope, advises Gen Z job seekers to prioritize networking by attending events 2-3 times weekly instead of relying solely on job applications. He emphasizes building relationships to uncover unadvertised opportunities, particularly as AI screening and high competition challenge young job seekers.

Hong Kong has a higher share of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) compared to other Asian economies, attributed to job market mismatches, declining demand for junior roles, and comfortable living conditions. Government figures cited a 6% NEET rate, with a Legislative Council report referencing a 2025 figure.

Pension experts warn that a rise in Neets (young people not in education, employment, or training) signals a potential retirement crisis, with delayed pension contributions risking a £300,000 savings shortfall for higher earners.

A government report warns of a 'lost generation' as the number of young Britons not in education, employment, or training (Neets) reaches a 12-year high, surpassing 1 million.

A UK report warns that the number of 'Neets' (young people not in work, education, or training) could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without urgent action. Alan Milburn's review highlights risks of a 'lost generation' and calls for overhauls in schools, healthcare, welfare, and employment systems.

The UK has the third-highest rate of young people not in education, employment, or training (Neets) among Europe’s wealthiest nations, with nearly 1 million 16-24-year-olds affected. The Resolution Foundation attributes this crisis to rising ill-health and inadequate benefits and job support systems.