‘Today’s ONS labour market stats once again show the stark impact of the pandemic on the jobs market for young people – they continue to be the hardest hit, with under-25s accounting for three-fifths of the fall in employment. ‘A fifth of 16 to 17 years olds are now...
The UK economy is set to suffer its worst recession in more than 300 years. We know that young people are likely to bear the brunt of the economic storm to come. However, despite using the word ‘invest’ 18 times in his statement to the House of Commons, the...
There are almost 170,000 charities registered in the UK and many have had a front-row seat for the cataclysmic effects of COVID-19 in recent months. Embedded in communities up and down the country, charities have been working tirelessly to support individuals, in...
The Prime Minister today (30 June 2020) gave a speech announcing measures to address the impact of the Covid-19 on the UK economy. Chief Executive of the Youth Futures Foundation, Anna Smee, commented: ‘We are delighted that the Prime Minister has reaffirmed his...
Youth Futures Foundation along with over 200 organisations across the UK, has signed an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling on the Government to publicly commit to a new Opportunity Guarantee. The UK is experiencing the biggest economic crisis in 300 years,...
