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One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review

One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
BBC Politics Thursday 27 August 2026, 12:56 UTC 1 min read
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Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).

Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
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