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Record number of young people fear long-term unemployment

The Guardian Politics Thursday 11 June 2026, 23:01 UTC By Heather Stewart Economics editor 1 min read
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Report says confidence among 16- to 21-year-olds has fallen sharply as they doubt hard work will be rewardedYoung people in England are increasingly “losing faith in their futures” according to a report, as record numbers fear long-term unemployment. Analysing survey data, including from the Office for National Statistics, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said 16- to 21-year-olds were less confident about being successful than a decade ago.

Report says confidence among 16- to 21-year-olds has fallen sharply as they doubt hard work will be rewarded

Young people in England are increasingly “losing faith in their futures” according to a report, as record numbers fear long-term unemployment.

Analysing survey data, including from the Office for National Statistics, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said 16- to 21-year-olds were less confident about being successful than a decade ago.

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