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NEETS: 'not in school, employment, or training'
‘NEET’ youths on the Rise

Young people aged 16-24 who are not in school, employment, or training (NEETs) have risen by 132,000 in England over the past five years, government reports have revealed. “These devastating figures reflect the rough deal on offer to so many of our young people,” said shadow skills secretary David Willetts. “If, back in 1997, we… Read more »

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UK unemployment soaring
UK unemployment soaring

Unemployment levels are rising fast in the UK, with a 164,000 increase this month to 1.79 million. The rise marks the eighth monthly increase and is biggest rise in 17 years, taking the official unemployment rate from 5.5 per cent to 5.7 per cent. There has also been a rise in the number of people… Read more »