Sharp rise in young Britons saying ill health is reason they are jobless, study finds
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A recent UK study by the Health Foundation reveals a significant increase in young people (16-24) not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) citing health problems as the reason they are jobless. This figure has risen by 70% in the last decade, now accounting for 44% of NEETs, raising concerns about the future opportunities for this generation. In response, the government is launching a youth employment drive, including financial incentives for businesses hiring young people on Universal Credit and apprenticeships. The Department for Work and Pensions acknowledges youth unemployment and long-term sickness benefits as major challenges, with nearly a million young people currently NEET. The government aims to address this issue, recognizing the human, economic, and potential costs.
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