Beth Jenkinson, IF researcher, looks into why younger people are more pro-independence than older people in Catalonia, and discusses how this fits in with theories about how young people are interacting with politics around the world
Tag: Young people
How do young people feel about Britain’s “divorce bill” for leaving the EU?
David Kingman examines the findings from new research into how much British voters could be willing to pay for leaving the EU
Generation Brexit: What do young people want?
IF’s latest report gives a breakdown of the Millennial vote at the EU Referendum, and identifies four distinct “tribes”. Angus Hanton, IF Co-founder, explains why these voters form an important bloc that must not be ignored
The unlikely young fad: living with your parents
Beth Jenkinson, IF researcher, discusses the findings of a recent Canadian report on “co-residence” between the generations and the implications this might have for the UK, where young adults are increasingly living with their parents during their working lives
Is the UK falling out of love with capitalism?
The results of a recent survey suggest that a large share of the UK electorate would be in favour of greater nationalisation and are opposed to free markets. David Kingman explains
One in four teenage girls shows signs of depression at age 14
David Kingman reports on the findings of some new research looking at the mental health of Britain’s young people
Safeguarding mental health among the young
There is a mental (ill-)health epidemic in the UK. Anxiety, self-harm and depression are on the rise among teenagers and university students, and not enough is being done to identify the root cause, nor to effectively treat those suffering. Rohin Burney-O’Dowd, IF summer intern, investigates
Government pledges to help young people at Conservative party conference
David Kingman looks at the two big promises which the Tories have made to try to reach out to younger voters during their party conference
New report emphasises growing homelessness crisis in England
David Kingman delves into the findings of a recent piece of research by the National Audit Office which argues that the government is not doing enough to curb the rising levels of homelessness in England
Bean counters say old pension schemes are damaging the young
Actuaries recognise the intergenerational unfairness of DB pensions. Angus Hanton, IF co-founder, reports