英格兰较小城镇青年未就业率高于大城市

据英国智库城市中心基于2021年人口普查数据的分析，英格兰10个最小城镇的青年未就业率平均为15.7%，高于九个最大城市的13.9%。1

全国约100万名16-24岁青年处于未就业、未受教育或未接受培训状态，英格兰平均未就业率为12.6%。1具体来看，伦敦有117,095人未就业，占比13.1%；伯明翰为44,995人，占比15.9%。1在较小城镇中，黑池的未就业率最高，达到21.2%，而特尔福德和斯劳分别为15.1%和14.1%。1

城市中心高级分析师罗布·约翰逊表示："这些地方未就业率较高的根本原因是因为这些是经济较弱的城市。"1前工党内阁部长艾伦·米尔本在5月发布的中期报告中指出英国面临"失落的一代"风险，最终报告预计在10月28日预算后发布。1为应对这一挑战，特尔福德学院正与工作和养老金部门合作开设"技能店"青年就业中心。1

A new analysis by the Centre for Cities using 2021 census data reveals significant disparities in youth unemployment across England's urban landscape.1 The 10 smallest cities and towns examined have an average NEET rate—referring to those not in employment, education, or training aged 16-24—of 15.7%, compared with 13.9% across the nine largest cities.1 Nationally, approximately one million young people aged 16-24 are classified as NEET, with England's overall average standing at 12.6%.1

The data exposes stark regional variations in youth prospects. Blackpool records the highest NEET rate at 21.2%, while other struggling areas include Telford at 15.1% and Slough at 14.1%.1 Among major cities, London accounts for 117,095 NEETs representing 13.1% of its youth population, while Birmingham has 44,995 NEETs at 15.9%.1 Rob Johnson, senior analyst at the Centre for Cities, attributed these disparities directly to economic conditions, stating: "The fundamental reason NEET rates are higher in these places is because these are economically weaker cities."1

The findings have prompted urgent policy responses. Former Labour cabinet minister Alan Milburn outlined concerns about a potential "lost generation" in a mid-term report released in May, with a final report expected following the October 28 budget announcement.1 Meanwhile, Telford College has partnered with the Department for Work and Pensions to establish a "skills shop" serving as a youth employment center.1