Alan Milburn

Alan Milburn, a former health secretary and social mobility expert, is leading a major UK review into the rising inactivity among young people. This review is prompted by concerns over a growing number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), approaching one million. The review aims to address "uncomfortable truths" about the labor market and propose "radical" policy solutions to prevent a "lost generation." The review's launch is particularly relevant given rising youth unemployment and discussions around the youth minimum wage. Ministers are considering slowing the rise in the youth minimum wage due to fears of increasing youth unemployment, a topic the review will likely address. The panel includes experts from health, business, and policy sectors.