Rise in youth unemployment driving more to homelessness, UK charities say

Faye, an aspiring photographer, and Josh, who hopes to become a scriptwriter, have struggled to find jobs. Composite: Centrepoint

The growing number of young people not in work or education is driving more into unstable housing or homelessness, charities have said.

A government-commissioned review into the crisis facing young people in the UK said there could be a 25% rise in young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without intervention.