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Britain's Youth Unemployment Soars Amid Economic Downturn

12/15/2025

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The Resolution Foundation think-tank reports that Britain's youth are disproportionately affected by the jobs downturn as unemployment is projected to rise to 5.1%.
Nearly one million people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment, or training.
The economy has grown only once in the past seven months, contributing to increased joblessness.
Youth employment has fallen to 27th among OECD countries, prompting ministers to worry about future job market.

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The Resolution Foundation think-tank reports that Britain's youth are disproportionately affected by the jobs downturn as unemployment is projected to rise to 5.1%.
Nearly one million people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment, or training.
The economy has grown only once in the past seven months, contributing to increased joblessness.
Youth employment has fallen to 27th among OECD countries, prompting ministers to worry about future job market.