A major independent review commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions has warned that changes in the labour market, including increasingly automated recruitment processes, may be making it harder for young people to secure work.
The interim report, Young People and Work, found that nearly one million people aged 16 to 24 across the UK are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET). Researchers said the number represents a growing economic and social challenge, with many young people struggling to gain a first foothold in the workforce despite wanting to work.
