IF co-founder, Angus Hanton, asked ChatGPT how AI will impact young people in the coming years. This was its full, unedited response.
Why can’t young families access Britain’s family homes?
Young families are finding it increasingly difficult to find an adequate home to raise their families. IF student volunteer, Maddy Spitzer, explains why this is and how it can be fixed.
The reintroduction of maintenance grants is a farce
The government has announced that maintenance grants will be introduced for university starters from the 2028–29 academic year. IF Senior Researcher, Toby Whelton, examines whether these grants will be enough to fix the broken system of student support.
Young drivers are safer than they were 20 years ago, but fewer and fewer can afford to drive
Data analyst and IF volunteer, Dan Johnson, investigates the barriers to car ownership amongst the young and how this is stifling opportunity and mobility.
Should pensioners travel for free?
Last week, London Councils announced a review into the future of the Freedom Pass. The Pass entitles those aged 66 and over to travel for free across London’s entire transport network. In this article, IF Senior Researcher Conor Nakkan argues that the Freedom Pass, along with other age-based concessionary travel schemes, should be reformed.
The National Youth Strategy is not enough
Toby Whelton, IF Senior Researcher, examines the newly announced National Youth Strategy and analyses the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Should the UK ban social media for children?
Earlier this month, Australia implemented a world-first ban on social media accounts for children under 16. In this article, IF Senior Researcher Conor Nakkan takes a closer look at the policy and considers whether the UK should follow Australia’s lead.
Graduate outcome statistics will never show where HE opportunity ends and fleecing begins
In this article, student finance campaigner, Paul Wiltshire, argues that better graduate outcome data will not be enough to fix the fundamental flaws of mass Higher Education.
The tuition fee rise will cost university starters an additional £15 billion
The government have announced that tuition fees will rise with inflation each year from 2025/26. IF Researcher, Toby Whelton, explains what this will mean for incoming university students.
What “Nicolas, 30 ans” reveals about the decline of the intergenerational social contract
Acelya Onal, IF Student Intern, looks at what France’s “Nicolas, 30 ans” can tell us about the breaking down of the intergenerational social contract in the UK.