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Youth NEET

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Nearly half of UK young NEETs now classed as disabled, up from 21% in 2014

Nov 6, 2026

The short ITV News segment highlights that almost a million 18-24 year olds (or ~980k 16-24) are NEET in the UK. It reports that the share of these young people classed as disabled rose sharply from 21% in 2014 to 45% by 2026, driven largely by self-reported mental health and neurodiverse conditions. An unidentified expert expresses concern that increased prevalence should not equate to long-term economic inactivity or reliance on benefits. The report draws on newly released DWP figures and references broader trends from ongoing government reviews such as Alan Milburn's independent investigation into youth inactivity. It uses on-screen graphics for the percentages and NEET total but features no named external experts beyond the on-air commentator and no counter-perspectives from disability advocates.

▶ Source: ITV News

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ITV News highlights neurodivergent barriers as Milburn reviews youth NEET crisis

Aug 12, 2026

The ITV News segment examines whether neurodivergent people, particularly those with autism or ADHD, receive sufficient support to enter employment. It features interviews with neurodivergent young people who describe barriers like lack of understanding from employers, the need for reasonable adjustments, and difficulties accessing immediate support. Former minister Alan Milburn, leading a government review of youth unemployment, is shown meeting employed neurodivergent individuals and emphasizing their talent, aspiration, and positive workforce impact. The piece notes that of roughly one million young people who are NEET, tens of thousands cite conditions like autism or ADHD, and ends by asking what government should do ahead of Milburn's recommendations due next month. Sourcing relies on on-camera interviews with affected individuals, Milburn, and an unnamed expert or advocate advocating for employer training. No specific graphics or named official statistics are displayed in the clip, though claims align with broader ONS and DWP data on disability and NEET trends. The throughline is that neurodivergent people want to and can work effectively with modest accommodations, tying into Milburn's review focused on health-related inactivity.

▶ Source: ITV News