Britain's Lost Generation: The Alarming Rise of Neet Youth The UK's education system has been touted as one of the best in the world, but beneath its surface lies a stark reality: a generation of young people abandoned by institutions meant to serve them.
According to Peter Hyman, a former adviser to Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, schools have become a "pipeline" to joblessness for many young people.
Almost one million 16 to 24 year olds are classed as Neet – not in education, employment or training. This is not just a numbers problem; it's a symptom of broader societal failure.