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A significant trend in the UK is the alarming increase in inactivity rates, particularly among young people. Currently reported at over nine million individuals who are neither working nor seeking work, analysis reveals that many young adults feel disconnected from the job market, often labeled as “neets,” which refers to individuals not in education, employment, or training. While some may hastily brand younger generations as unwilling to work, it is essential to consider the complexities surrounding long-term sickness and the changing landscape of work expectations.