Report warns 1.25 million UK young people could be out of work or education by 2031
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Emer Moreau, Zoe Conway
3d ago· 2 min readenNews
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Summary
A report warns that the UK faces a "lost generation" crisis, with the number of 16-to-24-year-olds not in work, education, or training projected to rise to 1.25 million by 2031 — meaning one in six young people could be disengaged from the workforce. The article profiles young people like Zaynah (24), who has applied for over 200 jobs without a single response, and Luke, a Central St Martin's graduate unable to find work. The report highlights structural barriers including lack of experience, health issues, and insufficient employer engagement with young job seekers.
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So I feel like it's restricting me and I'm not getting jobs.
The UK is at risk of a lost generation
A report warns the UK is "at risk of a lost generation" with number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.