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One in ten young people in England out of work and not in school
17 Jun 2009
The increase is being driven by reduced job opportunities for 18-year-olds.
The statistics, released by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, show that the proportion of so-called "Neets" has fallen for 16 and 18-year-olds - who are increasingly likely to stay in education and training during the recession.
But the government says a record number of this age group - 1.61 million - were in education or training.
Read the statistics from the DCSF. Read the article at the BBC website (The BBC, 17 June 2009).
