by Liz Edwards | Jul 21, 2026 | Advocacy, Featured article, NEETs, Policy, Youth employment
When you picture the million young people who aren’t earning or learning in the UK, maybe you imagine them all waiting their turn at the Jobcentre. But the reality is quite different – in England, nearly half of 18-24s in this boat aren’t claiming any benefits,...
by Julia Evans | Mar 16, 2026 | Policy
The extra investment in young people’s futures announced today underlines that the government takes seriously the prospect of a “lost generation”. The £3,000 job grants for businesses employing 18-24s who’ve been seeking work for six months, and the expansion of...
