Business confidence collapses to lowest level in 5 years
Business optimism hits lowest point since January 2021 as firms halt hiring after the Budget. Experts warn of a bleak economic year ahead. Read the full analysis.
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£500m Youth Plan Aims to End 'Safe at Home, Not in Between'
The government pledges £500m for youth services, aiming for a safe space within a 10-minute walk for every young person in Peckham, tackling loneliness and youth violence.
New £500m Youth Strategy Aims to Create Safe Spaces
Labour's first national youth strategy in 15 years pledges £500 million to rebuild youth services, inspired by a child's plea: 'I'm safe at school, safe at home, but not in between.'
UK Job Growth Remains Weak as 2025 Closes
UK hiring was subdued in December, capping a year of weak job growth. The unemployment rate is expected to dip to 4.5%. Explore the economic conundrum and the Fed's response.
Can youth club revival help the 'anxious generation'?
As the UK government unveils a new youth strategy, we examine the devastating impact of austerity on youth centres and the skilled workers who can turn a tube carriage into a safe space.
UK unemployment hits 5.1%, highest since Covid pandemic
UK unemployment has surged to 5.1%, the highest level since the Covid pandemic. Experts warn 2026 could see further rises as cost pressures force business closures. Read the full analysis.
UK 'Zombie Firm Apocalypse' Looms as Costs Soar
A new report warns high interest rates, energy prices, and minimum wage rises are set to kill off struggling 'zombie' firms, driving unemployment higher. Discover the full economic impact.
Decline in Saturday jobs creating 'lost generation'
Former Labour minister Alan Milburn warns the collapse of teenage Saturday jobs is leaving a generation unprepared for work. His review may overhaul youth benefits to mirror Australian models.
Decline in Saturday jobs risks a 'lost generation'
Former Labour minister Alan Milburn warns the collapse of traditional Saturday jobs is leaving young people unprepared for work. His review may overhaul youth benefits, inspired by Australian models.
Learn to Code is Dead: What to Teach Kids in AI Era
As AI reshapes tech jobs, experts reveal the surprising skills UK children need to thrive. Discover why critical thinking and creativity are the new coding.
Nick Knowles emotional as DIY SOS rebuilds youth club
DIY SOS host Nick Knowles was overcome with emotion while rebuilding a crucial youth club in Beverley. The BBC One Christmas special highlights the project's profound community impact. Stream the episode now on BBC iPlayer.
Child Poverty Rises as Jobless Households Hit 11-Year High
Official figures reveal 1.52 million children now live in workless households, the highest level in 11 years. The Conservatives blame Labour's policies for the rise. Read the full analysis.
Advisory body chair: Starmer lacks 'coherent' social mobility plan
The head of the Social Mobility Commission warns Keir Starmer has no clear strategy to tackle entrenched inequalities, as youth unemployment sees its sharpest rise in three years.
Milburn Review to Scrutinise Youth Minimum Wage Rise
Former minister Alan Milburn warns of a 'lost generation' as he launches a review into youth inactivity, questioning if the rising minimum wage prices young people out of jobs. Read his stark analysis.
Two Teens on Run After Seven Escape Detention Centre
Two teenagers remain on the run in Tasmania after a mass escape from Ashley Youth Detention Centre. Five others have been recaptured following a police search. Read the latest updates.
Badenoch: No Hope, No Fight for UK Youth
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch rules out compulsory national service, saying young people need jobs and hope to believe in Britain. Unveils £50bn defence fund plan.
Drug Gangs Target One in Nine UK Teenagers
Shocking new research reveals over 120,000 teens in England and Wales were exploited into drug and weapon crimes last year. Discover the findings and urgent calls for action.
10-year-old killed in Russian school knife attack
A 15-year-old pupil has been arrested after a fatal stabbing at a Moscow region school, marking Russia's second such tragedy this week. Read the latest details.
Liverpool's Kai Morrall, 15, joins Leeds United
Liverpool academy winger Kai Morrall, 15, has left the club to join Leeds United in search of a clearer first-team pathway. The Republic of Ireland youth international leaves after eight years. Read the full story.
UK unemployment hits 5.1% as youth bear the brunt
Official figures show UK unemployment rose to 5.1%, its highest since early 2021. Young people aged 18-24 saw an 85,000 increase in joblessness. Read the full analysis.
Youth unemployment highest since 2015 as UK job market slows
UK unemployment rose to 5.1% with 546,000 young people out of work, the highest since 2015. Analysis of the latest ONS data reveals a worrying trend for policymakers. Read the full story.
Survey: 1 in 9 UK Teens Approached by Criminals
Shocking new data reveals 1 in 9 UK teenagers are asked to handle drugs or weapons. Over 120,000 are exploited. Discover the findings and solutions.
Milburn launches review into 1 million inactive UK youth
Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn launches a major review into rising inactivity among young Britons, promising 'uncomfortable truths' and 'radical' solutions to address the Neet crisis.
50,000 New Apprenticeships to Combat Youth Joblessness
The Prime Minister announces a £725 million investment to create 50,000 new apprenticeships, aiming to give vocational training the same status as university degrees. Read the full plan.
Govt Launches £725m Youth Apprenticeship Drive
A new £725 million package aims to create 50,000 apprenticeships for young people, focusing on retail and hospitality sectors to combat high youth unemployment.
Labour's £820m Youth Jobs Plan Faces Hospitality Crisis
Labour's £820m plan to get nearly a million young people into work faces criticism as the hospitality sector, a key target, reels from tax hikes. Critics warn of a 'taking with one hand to give with the other' approach.
Jobless Youth Face Benefit Cuts Under New Work Scheme
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality from 2026. Refusal could lead to benefit sanctions under an £820m government plan to tackle rising youth unemployment.
Millions Vie for China's Civil Service in Tough Economy
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service posts, highlighting a major shift towards public sector job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
UEFA fines Qarabag after racist abuse of Chelsea youth team
Chelsea's youth team faced racist abuse in Azerbaijan, prompting UEFA to fine Qarabag £4,379 and impose a suspended stadium ban. Read the full investigation details.
Arsenal Teen Dowman's Sensational Solo Goal Stuns Bayern
15-year-old Max Dowman scored a breathtaking solo goal for Arsenal's youth team against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Youth League. The teenage sensation continues to impress in his debut season.
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