David Kingman comments on the recent fall in the number of young people who are classed as “NEET” – Not in Education, Employment or Training
IF Vox Pop: a baby-boomer pensioner wants to rebalance the books
IF Vox Pop is a series of pieces submitted to the Intergenerational Foundation by members of the public, expressing their take on the issues we raise. Here Janet Gunn, a pensioner living in South London, suggests ways to redress the bias towards her generation.
Unemployment falls… except for the young
David Kingman examines new data which shows that youth unemployment is still rising, despite a drop in overall unemployment
Trapped with the Folks
Claire Lamont explains the dilemmas faced by families where young people cannot afford to leave the parental home
Intergenerational Living = Dynamite TV!
A TV production company is looking for families thinking of moving in together. Can you help?
How much will the changes to university funding cost you?
David Kingman explains how a new report into the real costs of the changes to university funding has shown they will impose high costs on the rest of society
New research shows many retirees would like to continue working
David Kingman examines some new findings which suggest that a significant proportion of people who are planning to finish working this year may be “reluctant retirees”
Are young people being “indentured” or “enslaved” to support the older generation?
Angus Hanton feels the dice are loaded against the young, and government action is required if we are to avoid a breach in social cohesion
New figures paint a grim picture for would-be first-time buyers
David Kingman explains a new set of figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders which shows how difficult the situation facing first-time buyers has become
Could notional defined-contribution accounts save the pension system?
David Kingman offers a possible solution to the crisis facing state pension systems around the world