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ONS data show about 957,000 UK 16–24-year-olds were not in education, employment or training in Oct–Dec 2025 (12.8%), edging toward a million as the jobs market remains weak. More young women are out of work, and rising inactivity is linked to long-term sickness and neurodivergence. The government is expanding apprenticeships and paid placements, while an independent inquiry into rising youth unemployment is due this summer.
The UK government is launching an independent review led by Alan Milburn to investigate the rising number of young people not in education, employment, or training (Neet), which is nearing one million. The review aims to identify causes, including health and disability barriers, and propose solutions to reduce youth inactivity and benefit dependency, with findings expected next summer.
A growing number of Gen Z individuals are becoming NEETs (not in employment, education, or training), contributing to record levels of youth unemployment globally. Economic hardships, lower earnings, and a preference for non-traditional job roles are some factors driving this trend. Additionally, mental health issues are causing more young people to be out of work due to ill health.
Edappadi Palaniswami, the General Secretary of AIADMK, was given the title of 'Puratchi Tamilar' (Revolutionary Tamil) at the party's Madurai conference. This title, previously held by AIADMK leaders MGR and Jayalalithaa, signifies his revolutionary leadership. Palaniswami used the conference to criticize the ruling DMK party and defend AIADMK's stance on the NEET issue. The conference also adopted resolutions condemning the DMK and addressing other political matters.