Smaller English cities and towns have higher youth NEET rates

Summary

Analysis of 2021 census data across 41 English cities and towns found that smaller places have higher rates of young people not in employment, education or training than the nine largest cities. Initiatives to address youth unemployment and offer training are being launched in towns including Telford.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that analysis of 2021 census data found higher youth NEET rates in smaller English cities and towns than in the nine largest cities, as initiatives including training schemes are being launched in places such as Telford.