How old were you when you got your first job?

The data shows that the age at which people are entering the labour market is going up, and up.

Read 'False starts' now to learn more ⤵️ buff.ly/kIei4lG

The Government is reportedly considering switching 2p from National Insurance to Income Tax.

Here's why that would be a good idea ⤵️

Is AI stealing graduate's jobs?

Currently, it is lower-qualified young people – not graduates – who are most likely to be not in employment, education, or training.

Catch up on the full discussion 👉 buff.ly/AQmrtM0

Catherine Mann, an External Member of the Monetary Policy Committee, spoke to the Resolution Foundation about the long-term scarring effect of the recent inflation spike.

Catch up on her remarks in full here ⤵️https://buff.ly/rGlmKQx

Ruth Curtice explains why tax rises are needed (tl;dw: to avoid more expensive borrowing).

This will need to be done carefully though, to avoid damaging growth, raising inflation or hitting households struggling most with the cost of living.

The impact of lower qualifications follows young people long into adulthood.

Barry Fletcher, CEO of Youth Futures Foundation, says the biggest gap is between those who do and don't have a GCSE.

Catch up on the full discussion ➡️ buff.ly/AQmrtM0

Did you know that government levies have driven more than half of the rise in electricity bills in recent years?

@jonnymarshall.bsky.social explains a better way of doing things ⤵️

Read 'Splitting the bill' to find out how to cut costs for three-in-four households 👉 buff.ly/sHhw6L1

How long will the triple lock last? 🔒

Nick Williams shared his perspective at our recent event.

The Government has announced a new independent investigation into rising youth inactivity.

In our recent report, we put forward a series of policies to help young people back into work or study. ⬇️

Read the full report here: buff.ly/s3jjW8h