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.”
Contact our press office26 February 2026
New innovation trial offers young Londoners with health conditions tailored support to get ‘work ready’
Shaw Trust is funding and designing a new service to help young people with a health condition or disability get ‘work ready.’ The innovation trial will be evaluated by L&W and launched in partnership with the West London Alliance.
26 February 2026
Responding to the latest NEET data, February 2026
Learning and Work Institute chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the NEET data released on 26 February 2026.
17 February 2026
Labour Market Briefing: February 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 17 February 2026.
17 February 2026
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.
17 February 2026
Labour market stats response, February 2026
L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
20 January 2026
Labour Market Briefing: January 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 20 January 2026.
20 January 2026
Labour market stats response, January 2026
L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
16 January 2026
From strength to strength: JobsPlus in Toxteth
Reflections from one of our delivery providers for JobsPlus, a new community-led approach to help people find work and boost their earnings. JobsPlus is being piloted on 10 sites across England, following the model’s success in the United States.
13 January 2026
Labour Market Evidence Programme
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has commissioned the Institute for Employment Studies, in partnership with Learning and Work Institute, to deliver evidence reviews and practical resources on key labour market issues to help inform local policymakers.
