"The final quarter of 2025 saw a slight increase in the number of young people not in employment, education, and training compared to the previous quarter. This was driven by higher unemployment, with more young people actively looking for work."
"One in eight young people aged 16-24 are stuck out of education, employment, or training, with the overall number remaining stubbornly close to one million. Disabled young people are hit particularly hard, and there is a considerable risk that more young people will slip into long-term worklessness unless Government acts to address the causes of this rise."
Youth unemployment in the United Kingdom increased towards the end of 2025, with 957,000 young people aged 16 to 24 classified as NEETs (not in employment, education or training), up from 946,000 in the previous quarter. The youth unemployment rate stands at approximately 15% for this age group, while overall unemployment rose to 5.2%. Policy changes from the 2024 Budget, including increases in the National Living Wage and employer National Insurance contributions, are linked to this rise. Business groups argue that higher employment costs have made firms more cautious about hiring entry-level and younger workers. Disabled young people face particular challenges, with concerns about long-term worklessness if government intervention does not address underlying causes.
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