Millennials are significantly less likely to own their own homes as they enter middle age than previous generations were. David Kingman looks at how this trend could impact when and how Millennials will be able to retire
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Intergenerational politics in Australia
In the 2019 election in Australia, the welfare of future generations was the focus of a raft of policy proposals – and from an intergenerational point of view the wrong side won. This might mark a regrettable setback for intergenerational politics as a whole. Report by Danielle Wood (Budget Policy Program Director) and Owain Emslie… Read more »
New ONS research shows how “milestones” of adulthood are changing for the Millennial generation
Adulthood has traditionally been marked by the achievement of a series of milestones, such as getting a job, owning a home and starting a family. But are Millennials achieving these milestones at later ages than previous generations? David Kingman examines the latest evidence
Rental and workforce reform is urgently needed now… or everyone will pay
Emily Horton, Assistant Political Editor of The London Student, sees looming storm clouds as the growing rental sector combines with the gig economy to bar many people from homeownership for life – which has profound implications for the nation as a whole