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Young People Facing Job Crisis

A report warns that over 1 million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, risking a 'lost generation'.

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A recent government-backed report has highlighted a serious issue in the UK, revealing that over 1 million young people aged 16 to 24 are not engaged in education, employment, or training. This situation poses a significant to the economy, according to former Labour cabinet minister Alan Milburn, who calls for a comprehensive overhaul in areas such as education and welfare to address youth .

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Adapted from The Guardian, 28 May 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.

Key vocabulary

  • disengagement

    the state of being disconnected or uninvolved

    Youth disengagement from the workforce is a growing concern.

  • landmark

    an important or historic event or development

    The report is a landmark study on youth employment.

  • policy

    a course of action adopted by an organization or government

    The government needs to change its policy on education.

  • risk

    the possibility of loss or harm

    The report warns of the risk of a lost generation.

  • fundamental

    essential or basic

    A fundamental change in policy is necessary.

Quick quiz

01How many young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training?

02Who warned about the risk of a 'lost generation'?

03What does the report suggest is needed to address youth disengagement?

04What is the main focus of the article?

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Discussion

What measures do you think could help young people find jobs?