£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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior police warn Labour's sentencing reforms could unleash a crimewave and push forces to bankruptcy, with costs doubling to £800m. Read the full analysis.
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.
An 18-year-old sentenced for stabbing a young father-to-be at Sydney's Royal Easter Show could be paroled in 2026. The court heard details of gang rivalry and a 'fascination with knives'.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A remorseless teenager who stabbed Dr Ashley Gordon to death has been sentenced to 17 years in jail. His family gasped as the sentence was handed down. Read the full story.
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.
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.
A remorseless teenage murderer who created a sick rap about hacking Ethan Hoac to death has been jailed for 17 years. Read the shocking details of this brutal attack.
A former youth detention centre worker has been acquitted on three sexual assault charges, while the jury deadlocked on five others in a major abuse scandal. Discover the latest developments.
An 18-year-old has been sentenced to four years in prison for causing the death of a 74-year-old woman by hitting her with a powerful sports car. Read the full story of the Felixstowe tragedy.
Victoria's new 'adult crime, adult time' laws allowing children as young as 14 to be sentenced as adults face widespread condemnation from legal experts and children's advocates.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces fierce criticism from Senator Lidia Thorpe over new 'adult time for adult crime' laws targeting violent youth offenders as young as 14. Read the full story.
A teenager who fatally stabbed grandmother Vyleen White in a Queensland car park has been jailed for 16 years. The horrific crime prompted landmark 'adult crime, adult time' legal reforms.
Britain's top police leader calls for urgent sentencing reform as shoplifting cases skyrocket, putting retailers and staff at risk amid growing organised retail crime.
Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.
Chelsea Football Club issues strong statement after Under-19s face racist chanting during UEFA Youth League match in Baku, calling for immediate UEFA investigation.
A High Court judge has ruled a teenager removed from London gang culture to Ghana should remain there temporarily, highlighting radical approaches to youth violence prevention.
Shocking new figures reveal a dramatic surge in Scottish children facing attempted murder charges, with experts warning organised crime gangs are systematically exploiting vulnerable youngsters across the nation.
Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.
A violent female gang leader who orchestrated a horrific attack on Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach's cousin has been sentenced to prison in a case that reveals the dark underworld of organised crime.