One Million Young People Left Behind

Despite positive economic signs like rising growth and falling migration, a troubling trend is emerging: nearly one million young people in the UK—especially in Scotland—are NEET, not in education, employment, or training. Despite wanting work, 84% are struggling due to systemic failures across schools, healthcare, and the job market. The cost? £125 billion annually for the UK. Labour’s Youth Guarantee aims to fix this with new paid placements and partnerships, while Scotland grapples with record-low apprenticeship starts tied to funding cuts. The government vows to act before more young lives are left behind. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/f0f2b828563797db