In the third of our week-long series of articles on intergenerational themes co-published with the independent public policy think tank ResPublica, Abigail Rees (Research Assistant at ResPublica) explains why international inequalities in wealth – as opposed to income – can and should be addressed by the tax system
The intergenerational divide in housing
In the second of our week-long series of articles on intergenerational themes co-published with the independent public policy think tank ResPublica, David Kingman (Researcher at the Intergenerational Foundation) explains why young people have become the biggest victims of Britain’s housing crisis
The Intergenerational State of the Nation: why is fairness to grandchildren such a hot topic?
In the first of our week-long series of articles on intergenerational themes co-published with the independent public policy think tank ResPublica, Angus Hanton (Co-Founder of the Intergenerational Foundation) identifies three key areas of concern, and why new political mechanisms are needed to address them
Could new mortgage rules lock “Generation Rent” out of home-ownership?
Looking at some evidence from the major mortgage providers, David Kingman argues that a toxic combination of new regulations, worsening affordability and pension changes may be conspiring to keep “Generation Rent” off the housing ladder
We shop online, talk online. So why not vote online?
Voting online could be the key to getting the youth vote out. Kenny Imafidon, the award-winning author of The Kenny Reports – 21 years old, an advisor on youth policy, a social entrepreneur and a campaigner on socio-economic issues affecting young people in the UK – eloquently makes the case
New evidence confirms the changing fortunes of young and old in Britain’s poverty profile
David Kingman discusses some new evidence that shows how dramatically the age profile of people who live in poverty has changed over recent years, and ponders what this means for the future of the welfare state
New report warns England’s higher education system is “worst of both worlds”
David Kingman explains a damming new report from the Higher Education Commission into the financial sustainability of England’s recently-reformed university sector
High transport costs are stopping young people getting qualifications, argues the Association of Colleges
David Kingman reports on the recent call from the Association of Colleges for the government to do more about young peoples’ transport costs, a problem which has significant intergenerational overtones
New report recommends a series of reforms to re-engage young people with politics
David Kingman reports on the recent interim report from the Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee which looked at re-engaging young people with politics
Europe’s new parties are rooted in “youth politics”
Syriza and Podemos are only the start: the new parties in Europe have their roots in social movements driven by the young. Niki Seth-Smith, freelance journalist and co-editor of Precarious Europe, reports