The Chancellor of the Exchequer himself recently warned that he still expects Britain to have a housing crisis in a decade’s time, spelling further misery for today’s young people who dream of owning their own home one day. David Kingman reflects
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New research: skills shortage threatens UK’s economic recovery
David Kingman reports on some new research which suggests that the UK may have a worsening skills shortage
Renters are struggling to save for old age, new research suggests
David Kingman reports on some new data which suggests that tenants are unable to put away enough money to support themselves in old age
First Global Tribunal on the Rights of Nature is launched
The environmental NGO the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature successfully organised its first Global Tribunal in Quito, Ecuador on the Rights of Nature on Friday 17 January. David Kingman explains how this worked
National Voter Registration Day: getting the youth vote out
A Bite the Ballot campaign, set up by school teacher Mike Sani, is doing all it can to help young adults find their voice. “If you aren’t on the register, you are invisible,” they claim in an attempt to prepare people for National Voter Registration Day on 5 February. Nineteen-year-old registered voter Hope Barker reports.
ONS: Number of adult children still living with their parents has risen 25% since 1996
There has been a huge rise in the number of adult children who haven’t moved out from their parental home, according to new ONS figures. David Kingman explores the reasons behind this trend
Student Opportunity Fund threatened with closure by Coalition
David Kingman reports on the proposed threat to the Student Opportunity Fund, which could have a damaging impact on social mobility
Will technology take the jobs of future generations?
A new wave of technological innovation is likely to transform the global economy over the coming years. Is there a danger that it will destroy more jobs than it creates? David Kingman investigates
Think tanks propose radical reforms to make welfare state affordable
Two prominent think tanks have both recently published radical new proposals for ways we can keep the welfare state affordable as the population ages. David Kingman explains
Power of the Youth Vote: Interview with Kenny Imafidon
Kenny Imafidon, 20, is an advisor on youth policy as well as a Trustee of the British Youth Council, which represents over 7 million young people across the UK under 25. Lewisham youth worker Melissa Jane Knight interviewed him on behalf of IF to sound out his views on the importance of voting and lowering… Read more »