‘Neets’ numbers dip below 1mn as Burnham prepares fresh push on welfare reform

The number of young people, aged 16 to 24, neither in employment, education, nor training (often referred to as 'neets'), has dipped below 1 million for the first time in years. Despite this, the figure remains at the second-highest level in almost a decade and a half. Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is gearing up for a fresh push on welfare reform to address this persistent issue. This trend underscores the ongoing challenges in youth employment and the need for continued reform to support young people in transitioning to stable work or education.