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NEET count falls to 981,000 in April-June

8/28/2026

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The Office for National Statistics reported the NEET count fell to 981,000 in April-June 2026.
The share of 16-24-year-olds classified as NEET dropped to 13.0% from 13.5% the previous quarter.
Work and pensions minister Pat McFadden said the decline makes youth inactivity a priority.
Alan Milburn’s review warned a “lost generation” could reach one in six NEETs within five years.

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The Office for National Statistics reported the NEET count fell to 981,000 in April-June 2026.
The share of 16-24-year-olds classified as NEET dropped to 13.0% from 13.5% the previous quarter.
Work and pensions minister Pat McFadden said the decline makes youth inactivity a priority.
Alan Milburn’s review warned a “lost generation” could reach one in six NEETs within five years.