The government recently released the outcomes of the 2025 Spending Review. This sets departmental resource and investment budgets through to the end of the decade. In this article, IF researcher, Conor Nakkan, explains that while there were some welcome announcements, the needs and interests of younger generations continue to be largely overlooked.
Necessary but not sufficient: Why boosting the supply of housing won’t solve the housing crisis
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, recently announced plans to release parts of London’s green belt for housing development. This announcement follows the release of the revised National Planning Policy Framework, which also aims to loosen planning restrictions to increase housing supply. In this article, IF researcher, Conor Nakkan, explains why these measures only address… Read more »
Mental Health Awareness Week – What community do young people have?
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is “community”. IF researcher, Toby Whelton, examines what “community” means for young people in the wake of decades of intergenerationally unfair policy decisions.
Student loans: an over-ripe scandal
In this article, Richard Hartigan, actuary and author of “Student loans: failing students” for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, explains why student loans could be the next mis-selling scandal.
Fiscal rules: Made to be broken?
The UK’s deficit is in the news again this week. In this article, IF researcher Conor Nakkan, takes a closer look at whether the UK’s current fiscal rules are fit for purpose.
Wellbeing on a budget? The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill’s insufficient support for children in poverty
Will the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill improve the wellbeing of children growing up in poverty? Asks Katie Porteous, IF student intern.
A generation scarred: NEET figures hit an 11-year high
UK policymakers must do more to prevent the rapid rise of NEET young people increasing, argues Katie Porteous, IF student intern.
The Chancellor’s welfare cuts are intergenerationally unfair
The welfare cuts announced in last week’s Spring Statement will disproportionately impact young people. IF Researcher, Toby Whelton, explains.
Durham epitomises the housing affordability crisis facing students
Has the student housing crisis improved in Durham? Katie Porteous, IF student intern and Durham student, investigates.
Young people’s despair is primarily due to the shattering of the intergenerational contract
IF supporter Daniel Harrison, economist, and author of Intergenerational Theft calls out the false media narrative against young people – and instead calls for Government to address the real issue – the breaking of the intergenerational contract which is blighting the lives of young people.