Responding to the latest ONS figures on young people who are NEET (not in education, employment or training), Stephen Evans, Chief Executive of Learning and Work Institute, said:
“The number of young people not in education, employment or training is estimated to be at its highest level in a decade. The number of NEETs has risen by 150,000 since the pandemic, a 20% rise. Problems with the Labour Force Survey mean we should be cautious in interpreting the data, but it is clear too many young people are not in work or education. We urgently need to tackle this to prevent long-term damage to young people’s career prospects. The Government’s upcoming Youth Guarantee needs to include a step change in apprenticeships, education and help to find work.”
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Labour Market Briefing: July 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 21 July 2026.
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Labour market dashboard
Every month, Learning and Work Institute produces detailed and timely analysis of the latest labour market statistics from ONS. Explore our interactive charts.
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Labour market stats response, July 2026
L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
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Building trust before jobs: supporting NEET young people in East Finchley
Andrew Potter, Project Manager of the JobsPlus pilot in East Finchley, outlines a different approach to supporting young people into employment and training.
29 Mehefin 2026
What enables the effective design, delivery and evaluation of local work and health programmes?
This report presents findings from an evidence review on what enables the effective design, delivery and evaluation of local health and work programmes.
29 Mehefin 2026
Scoping report: Labour Market Evidence Programme
This scoping report as part of the Labour Market Evidence programme provides a summary of the work undertaken by IES and L&W between October 2025 and March 2026 including user consultation. It summarises the evidence needs of local policy makers and sets out how these needs can be addressed.
18 Mehefin 2026
Labour Market Briefing: June 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 18 June 2026.
18 Mehefin 2026
Labour market stats response, June 2026
L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
17 Mehefin 2026
Evaluation of Central London Forward’s Youth Guarantee Trailblazer
Learning and Work Institute has evaluated the first year of delivery of Full Potential, the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer delivered by Central London Forward.
