Almost one million young people still not in work or education, figures show

New data shows almost a million young people in the UK are not in education, work, or training (Neets). The number of Neets aged 16-24 fell slightly to 946,000, with the government announcing a scheme to support them. Challenges like a tough job market and rising long-term sickness contribute to high Neet numbers, impacting young people like Nathan, who seeks to build a stable job and his own business. Efforts are being made to address this issue, including a planned "Youth Guarantee" scheme and investigations into the reasons behind youth inactivity.