The number of young women out of work, education or training has climbed to its highest level in almost a decade, fuelling a rise in so-called NEETs across the UK.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that 450,000 women aged 16 to 24 were classed as not in employment, education or training in the three months to June — the highest level since 2016.
Most of the women were economically inactive, meaning they were not working and not looking for work, while just under a third were unemployed but actively seeking jobs.
The increase highlights persistent weaknesses in the youth labour market, where vacancies have fallen sharply and higher taxes are discouraging hiring.
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