Date: 27 August 2026 Tags: Employment, Economy, Young People, Education Summary: An estimated 981,000 UK residents aged 16 to 24 were not in education, employment or training between April and June. The figure represents approximately one in eight young people in that age group. Numbers have fallen from more than one million in early 2026 but remain 3% higher than a year earlier. The annual increase was mainly among men, with 25,000 more young men classified as Neet compared

Why this matters: The policy aims to improve classroom behaviour, focus, and safeguarding by limiting smartphone use during school hours. Date: 20 April 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Education, Technology Summary: UK government to introduce legal ban on smartphones in schools in England. Amendment to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will create statutory requirement for phone-free schools. Jacqui Smith announced plan in House of Lords. Bridget Phillipson previously urged schoo

Why this matters: The reforms aim to improve children’s health and nutrition. They target obesity and diet-related health issues. Date: 12 April 2026 Tags: UK, Education, Health Summary: UK government plans to ban deep-fried foods in school meals across England. High-sugar items will be restricted, with fruit replacing sugary treats most days. Schools will no longer offer unhealthy “grab-and-go” items like pizza daily. Sweetened desserts will be limited to once per week under