UK sets out youth jobs plan as Neet crisis grows

· Economy · United Kingdom

The UK set out plans for work placements in the professional services and construction sectors as ministers work to get a grip on the country's youth unemployment crisis. The move follows a government-led review whose author, former health secretary Alan Milburn, said ministers should cut welfare spending to fund more employment support if they want to end the youth "Neet" crisis — young people not in education, employment or training. Milburn called for upfront investment in support.

Why it matters：Youth unemployment is a growing political and fiscal problem across advanced economies, and Britain's approach will be watched as a test case.

Key points

  • Work placements are planned in professional services and construction.
  • Review author Alan Milburn urged cutting welfare to fund employment support.
  • The focus is the 'Neet' crisis among young people.

Sources (original reporting)

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