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Black Children are more likely to be Criminalised

In June 2025, the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) released a new report that revealed alarming racial disparities in the way the police in London treat young people, especially Black children. The study found that black children are 15% more likely to be criminalised and detained by the Police than white children. That is, charged and...

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London Tube Fares are set to increase next year

London Tube Fares will see an average fare increase of 5.8% in March 2026, which is much more than the current rate of inflation. In particular, a single trip from Zone 1 to Zone 2 will cost £3.50 to £3.70 during peak hours and £2.90 to £3.10 during off-peak hours. Travel from Zone 1 to...

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Young kids playing in a. water park, trying to cool down from the UK heat

Searing Summers, Shifting Futures: UK Heatwaves Hit Young People Hard

When summer rolls through the UK now, it’s not a vibe—it’s a threat. We’re seeing extreme heat become the new norm, not just a headline. Young people, who’ve been told they hold the future, are instead stuck navigating a present full of overheating homes, stranded schoolyards, and mental health mines. Heat Isn’t a Holiday Let’s...