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UK Youth Unemployment Soars, Government Launches Training Initiative

12/11/2025

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Nearly one million young people in Britain are NEET.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) research shows the United Kingdom fell to 27th among OECD nations for youth job rates, with unemployment at 15.3%.
In response, the government launched a youth guarantee offering 350,000 training opportunities and a six-month paid placement for eligible young people.
Business leaders warn that rising costs could hinder hiring.
Success depends on delivery by local systems and employers to ensure access to meaningful opportunities.

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Story summary

Nearly one million young people in Britain are NEET.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) research shows the United Kingdom fell to 27th among OECD nations for youth job rates, with unemployment at 15.3%.
In response, the government launched a youth guarantee offering 350,000 training opportunities and a six-month paid placement for eligible young people.
Business leaders warn that rising costs could hinder hiring.
Success depends on delivery by local systems and employers to ensure access to meaningful opportunities.