Left Out at School, Left Behind Later | UK News

New research from King’s College London reveals that socially isolated 12-year-olds are more than twice as likely to become unemployed and not in education or training by age 18 — a startling link that could reshape how we support young people. With over a million UK youth now classified as NEETs — the highest since 2013 — and projections suggesting one in six may join them within five years, the economic cost is staggering: £125 billion annually in lost tax and welfare. The study, the first to directly connect childhood loneliness to future career outcomes, argues early intervention could boost both individual well-being and national productivity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c8c722ca00e605c