
What’s up with Gen Z?
The Today Podcast
Challenges of Youth Benefits in Britain
This chapter explores the troubling trend of young Britons reliant on out-of-work benefits, particularly disability and sickness support, amidst rising mental health issues. It highlights societal inequality and systemic pressures as contributors to these challenges while proposing substantial financial grants to alleviate economic strains on the youth. The discussion also emphasizes the need for innovative support solutions, including universal basic income trials, to better engage young people in the workforce and political processes.
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