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1200+
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centres across
the UK
Over
70%
in work or study
a year on
20+
years Spear’s
been going
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More young people not earning or learning means billions lost to the UK
Figures out today show 957,000 young people are not earning or learning – 11,000 more than the previous quarter. The figures are government estimates for October to December 2025, and show the increase…
Recent articles
Support must reach the hidden
10 December 2025
We’ve just witnessed the greatest political commitment to support young people that our sector has seen for many years.
The UK can’t afford to wait
20 November 2025
As new figures reveal that the number of young people out of work and education remains stubbornly high at 946,000…
Harness Spear’s expertise, Mr Milburn
11 November 2025
Former health secretary Alan Milburn is to lead a new inquiry into the rising numbers of young people who aren’t working or studying.
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