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UK youth unemployment hits 5% high, with 948K under-25s jobless; new jobs/training pledge launched.
Youth unemployment in the UK has surged since June 2024, with nearly half of the 170,000 jobs lost going to those under 25, pushing the overall unemployment rate to 5%—its highest in nearly five years.
Over 948,000 young people aged 18 to 24 are now classified as Neets, and 137,000 have been unemployed for over a year—the most in a decade.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a "youth guarantee" offering jobs or training to 18- to 21-year-olds unemployed for 18 months, though details on enforcement and funding remain unclear.
Officials warn that without urgent action, a generation may face long-term economic and social consequences.
El desempleo juvenil en el Reino Unido alcanza un máximo del 5%, con 948 000 jóvenes menores de 25 años sin empleo; se lanza un nuevo compromiso de empleo y formación.