Marc Bolland is leading a business-backed task force to tackle the NEET crisis after a £125b cost report; ex-M&S and ex-Morrisons CEO.
Major UK retailers have written to the prime minister, coordinated by the British Retail Consortium, urging a review of policies on national insurance, the national living wage, and employment rights to boost youth employment. The move follows Neets data showing over one million 16-24-year-olds not in work or education. Government is rolling out a youth employment package and new payments to support entry-level hiring.