The mercury hit 32 °C in London today and the UK Health Security Agency issued an amber heat-health alert, the city didn’t just sweat—it woke up to a harsh reality: climate is changing faster than we can adapt. This isn’t just a weather story—it’s a wake-up call. And it matters most to young people, the generation...
Author: Zita Salum (Zita Salum)
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Rewriting the Rules: How League Tables Are Shifting Youth Choices in the UK
It’s official—the way schools, colleges, and universities are ranked is changing the game for young people across the UK. The government has dropped new league tables that expose the real performance of sixth forms and colleges. That means no more hiding under the gloss of vague numbers—these tables are designed to hold institutions to account...
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Car-Free Summers & What They Mean for Young Londoners
London’s transforming—and this summer, it’s going to get even more walkable. City Hall has just announced a Summer Streets scheme to pedestrianise four key hotspots: Shoreditch, St Martin’s Lane, Brixton, and Leyton . These aren’t random road closures. Each place tells a story of urban culture. Whether you’re grabbing brunch in Shoreditch, hitting the bars...
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Escape the City: How Seaside Day-Trips Are Reviving Young Londoners
Ready for a reset from the hustle? A Time Out UK headline dropped this week, calling Ramsgate “the best day-trip from London,” and pitching travel writers into a tidal wave of coastal inspiration. But this story isn’t just about sand and sea; it’s about what the coast represents for today’s generation—freedom, creativity, reconnection. Here’s why these...
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“London House Prices Are Soaring: What It Means for Young People”
London’s housing market is in overdrive—and young people are navigating a landscape more frightening than ever. In April 2025, average prices in the capital surged 3.3% year-on-year to hit £566,600—the highest in over two years . That’s a massive £14,000 jump in a single month. Meanwhile, the rest of the UK hit a growth slowdown....
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“No Place to Call Home: London’s Social Housing Crisis and Its Toll on Young Lives”
Families in London are facing alarming new challenges—according to a report from Loughborough University’s Minimum Income Standard (MIS) London programme, families with children can no longer assume access to social housing, even after a decade fighting for dignity in one of the world’s richest cities A New Normal: Private Rents Are the Only Option Since...
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Barking & Dagenham: Why the ‘Unhappiest’ Borough in London Matters for Young People
Let’s not sugarcoat it. Barking and Dagenham has just been labelled the unhappiest place to live in London — and if you’re from East London, or know someone who is, this one hits deep. The survey by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), reported by This Is Local London, measured life satisfaction, happiness, anxiety, and...
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Keeping Our Young People Safe: Lambeth’s “Safe Road, Safe Way Home” Campaign
Lambeth Council is on a mission. Their new campaign—”Safe Road, Safe Way Home”—launched on 3 June 2025 in partnership with the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), aims to protect young people from robbery during one of the most vulnerable parts of their day: the school run. Here’s the breakdown of what’s happening, why it matters,...
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Building Futures: How Hands-On Work Experience at the Family Welcome Centre Is Empowering Young People
In Havering, something powerful is happening right now—and it’s being built brick by brick by the next generation. While national headlines focus on unemployment rates and job shortages, over in Harold Hill, young people are getting the chance not just to train, but to thrive. Let’s unpack why this grassroots work‑experience programme matters—and why it...
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“Blooming Hope: How One Safe Space Is Changing Lives of Young Women in London”
In Stratford, East London, a brand-new initiative called The Bloom Hub has opened its doors—and its arms—to women and girls aged 13 to 25. This “one‑stop shop” is more than just a drop‑in centre; it’s a sanctuary. Here, young women can find coffee, counselling, clothes, homework help, and above all, a space to be themselves—without...
