02/01/2026
On Tuesday 16 December, former Health Secretary Alan Milburn launched his investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16-to-24-year-olds with a call for young people and a range of experts to come forward with their views.
With almost one million young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), views are sought from anyone with experience of this issue to help shape the final report and suggest life-changing solutions the government can bring forward.
A panel made up of health, business and policy experts will also support the investigation.
How you can get involved
A national call for evidence is now open until Friday 30 January 2026. The investigation wants to hear from anyone with relevant experience or insight including young people themselves, parents, individuals working with young people, employers, teachers, and community leaders.
You can contribute by sharing your views on what would make the biggest difference to support young people by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/young-people-and-work-report-call-for-evidence/young-people-and-work-report-call-for-evidence
This evidence will help shape the interim report, due in spring 2026 and the final recommendations, due in summer 2026.
Read more information about the investigation(link is external) on GOV.UK.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/alan-milburn-calls-for-a-movement-to-address-lost-generation-of-young-people-not-earning-or-learning-as-investigation-opens
Former Heath Secretary Alan Milburn has today launched his groundbreaking investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16 to 24 year olds with a call for young people and a range of experts to come forward with their views.