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Young people’s living standards are being held hostage to inflationary fortunes
Geopolitical instability has led to fears of another rise in UK inflation. IF Senior Researcher, Toby Whelton, argues that young people may be the most exposed to rising prices.
30 Mar 2026
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Are we exporting Britain’s ambition?
Acelya Onal, IF Student Intern, considers whether the UK is losing ambitious young people to countries that appear to offer stronger economic prospects and opportunities.
25 Feb 2026
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Is the housing crisis getting better or worse?
Recent figures suggest that property prices and rents appear to be moderating across the UK. In this article, IF Senior Researcher Conor Nakkan unpacks these trends and considers whether they represent good news for younger generations.
24 Feb 2026
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The young vote is there to be won
For years, politicians have been able to ignore young voters with few electoral consequences. IF Senior Researcher, Toby Whelton, asks whether that is about to change.
19 Feb 2026
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AI is eating young people
IF co-founder, Angus Hanton, asked ChatGPT how AI will impact young people in the coming years. This was its full, unedited response.
11 Feb 2026
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Why can’t young families access Britain’s family homes?
Young families are finding it increasingly difficult to find an adequate home to raise their families. IF student volunteer, Maddy Spitzer, explains why this is and how it can be fixed.
11 Feb 2026
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The reintroduction of maintenance grants is a farce
The government has announced that maintenance grants will be introduced for university starters from the 2028–29 academic year. IF Senior Researcher, Toby Whelton, examines whether these grants will be enough to fix the broken system of student support.
3 Feb 2026
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Young drivers are safer than they were 20 years ago, but fewer and fewer can afford to drive
Data analyst and IF volunteer, Dan Johnson, investigates the barriers to car ownership amongst the young and how this is stifling opportunity and mobility.
20 Jan 2026
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Should pensioners travel for free?
Last week, London Councils announced a review into the future of the Freedom Pass. The Pass entitles those aged 66 and over to travel for free across London’s entire transport network. In this article, IF Senior Researcher Conor Nakkan argues that the Freedom Pass, along with other age-based concessionary travel schemes, should be reformed.
15 Jan 2026
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The National Youth Strategy is not enough
Toby Whelton, IF Senior Researcher, examines the newly announced National Youth Strategy and analyses the good, the bad, and the ugly.
30 Dec 2025
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