In a world where everything is just a click, scroll, or swipe away, young people today are growing up with something previous generations never had to think about: a digital footprint. Every post, like, comment, and share — from that tweet you wrote in Year 10 to a TikTok you didn’t think anyone would notice...
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AI vs. Creativity: The Battle for the Soul of the Creative Industry and Its Impact on Young Talent”
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing, the creative industry finds itself at a crossroads. The recent article from BusinessDay titled “Is the Creative Industry Fighting a Losing Battle Against AI Companies?” delves into the growing tension between human creativity and machine-generated content. This clash not only challenges the traditional norms of...
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“It’s Just a Bit of Shoplifting” – Until It’s Not: The Real Cost of a Growing Crisis
“They just come in, they just take the stuff, and they just walk out, as if it’s their shop.” That’s how Balu Baskaran, a small business owner in south-east London, describes the daily reality of running a store in 2024. No alarms, no panic — just people walking in, stealing goods in plain sight, and...
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Love Scams & Lost Pounds: How Romance Fraud Is Targeting Young People in the UK
It’s a story that’s become all too familiar — someone slides into your DMs or matches with you on a dating app. The chats get deep, the messages get flirty, and the connection feels real. But then comes a request. Money. Help. A little favour. And before you know it, the person you thought you...
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Toxic Feeds: How Online Bullying and Misogyny Are Damaging a Generation
A wave of recent reports has brought disturbing online content back into the spotlight — especially the rise of bullying, misogyny, and harmful trends circulating on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube Shorts. The BBC’s recent investigation highlighted how teens, particularly young girls, are being exposed daily to upsetting and degrading content. From viral...
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ABUSE IN YOUTH RELATIONSHIPS: WHAT’S HEALTHY, WHAT’S NOT & WHO TO TURN TO FOR HELP
When we talk about relationships as young people, we often focus on the good bits: butterflies, Snap streaks, late-night convos, and cute dates. But not every relationship is a fairytale. Sometimes, what starts off feeling exciting can slowly turn into something controlling, scary, or even dangerous. Abuse in youth relationships is more common than we...
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Growth Stats Are Up — But Are Young People Still Left Out?
So, the headlines are shouting loud: “The UK economy is turning a corner.” GDP’s up by 0.7%, business investment is rising, and the Chancellor’s got a hopeful tone. But here’s the real question for us — the young people trying to build futures in this economy: Does any of this actually mean our lives are...
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Everything you need to know about the Algorithm
Introduction One of social media platforms greatest elements is a term called the algorithm. It works as a mysterious invisible force that determines what you do and don’t see online. So every TikTok video you like, repost and scroll through, every Instagram photo you double tap, and every YouTube video you watch are all decided...
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Are Young People Getting a Fair Shot on UK TV? Or Just Another Stereotype?
When you turn on UK television these days and see young people on screen — what do you really see? Are we seeing our full selves? Or just the bits they think will grab attention, sell drama, or tick a diversity box? From Top Boy to Waterloo Road, Phoenix Rise to Ackley Bridge, and even...
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From Code to Creativity: Why Tech Parents Are Steering Their Kids Away from STEM Careers
For years, a career in STEM was considered the golden ticket to financial stability and upward mobility. But that once-certain future is now in question. Amid mass layoffs, an unstable job market, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, a growing number of tech professionals are urging their children to reconsider the very path they...
