Research and analysis

Young people and work report: General population polling

The young people and work report is an independent review of the increase in the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 27 August 2026

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Young people and work report: General population polling

Ref: ISBN 978-1-80786-042-4, Ad hoc research report no. 138

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The Department for Work and Pensions commissioned polling research using an online survey of the general UK population to inform the Milburn Young People and Work report. This research was designed to provide an insight into the public’s understanding and views of the rising number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET).  

Research value and contribution to the evidence base

The findings from this research have been used to inform the Young people and work: interim report.

It will also inform the wider evidence base on young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs).

Published 27 August 2026