Guardian series tracks eight young adults facing UK youth unemployment crisis

The Guardian announced a new documentary series that will follow eight young people as they try to secure lasting employment. The project comes as Britain confronts a youth‑job crisis, with almost a million young people – one in eight – struggling to make the leap from school to the world of work on a lasting basis, the newspaper reported.

The series aims to "shine light on one of biggest crises facing UK" and includes the observation that "The social contract is broken": young people on feeling shut out of careers. The outlet warned that "Britain is at risk of creating a lost generation" if the trend continues.

Launching the series ahead of the landmark Alan Milburn review, expected on Tuesday, the Guardian said it will chronicle the lives of the eight participants as they battle to get a start on the career ladder.

Why it matters

The series highlights the scale of youth unemployment in the UK and comes just before a major policy review, potentially influencing public debate and government action.

Key details

Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

14 Nov 2026, 15:30 IST

Key names

UK, Britain, Alan Milburn, Guardian

Section

Business

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