Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training, according to ONS data

The latest figures suggest 981,000 people aged 16 to 24 were Neet between April and June - an estimated 13% of that age group

That's a 3% rise in Neets compared with the same period last year - and the increase was largely among men

We've been hearing from young people - Rebecca tells us she felt "quite stuck" after college, Muhammed says he just needs that "first opportunity", Neala spent two years applying for jobs

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says the government is determined to "turn the tide" on youth unemployment

The Conservatives say Labour has "destroyed job opportunities for young people" through taxes that affect employers' ability to hire

'It took me two years to get a job': Data shows one in eight young people not in work or education