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Staff say cuts in government funding to run the UK Youth Parliament over the past decade piled pressure on the BYC. Picture: Andy Bailey/UK Youth Parliament

Analysis 29 April 2024

British Youth Council: five factors behind demise of youth voice stalwart

Eco-guiding activities will be offered to more young girls. Picture: Girlguiding

News 24 April 2024

Girlguiding launches plan to reduce environmental anxieties among children

Sadiq Khan has pledged to help young people across youth work, youth justice and education. Picture: City Hall

News 22 April 2024

Sadiq Khan reveals plans for youth investment ahead of mayoral election

The initiative will include improving access to tech and health services for young people. Picture: Photographeeeu/Adobe Stock

News 17 April 2024

Youth work improvement initiative to tackle 'fragmentation' of services

The aim of the partnership is to inspire more young people to pursue teaching. Picture: Scouts

News 11 April 2024

Scouts wins £129,000 DfE contract to boost teacher recruitment

Stuart Andrew MP: 'I was very sorry to learn about the closure of the British Youth Council'. Picture: UK Parliament

News 5 April 2024

DCMS refused request to bail out BYC ahead of closure

Youth work plays a crucial role in supporting young people with a range of issues. Picture: MonkeyBusiness/AdobeStock

News 3 April 2024

Coalition aims to boost understanding of youth work impact

The programme helps young people struggling to attend school and develop relationships with their peers. Picture: Barnardo's

News 2 April 2024

Charity uses nature to reduce persistent absenteeism

Members held protests against the closures last year. Picture: Lawrence Weetman

News 28 March 2024

Girlguiding rows back on plans to scrap overseas operations

Sports-based youth work like that delivered by Football Beyond Borders is championed in the report. Picture: FBB

News 28 March 2024

MPs' review backs national workforce strategy for youth work

Members of the Youth Select Committee present the report in parliament. Picture: Ryan Kearney MYP/Twitter

News 27 March 2024

BYC planned drastic restructure to save costs ahead of closure

The British Youth Council will close after more than 75 years. Picture: BYC

News 26 March 2024

Sector pays tribute to work of British Youth Council after closure

Football Beyond Borders delivers a long-term, targeted social and emotional learning intervention for vulnerable 16- to 18-year-olds.

Analysis 26 March 2024

Review highlights best practice to shape the future of youth work

Members of youth parliament have asked the DCMS what support they have for those affected. Picture: BYC

News 26 March 2024

BYC closure highlights 'threat to youth representation', members warn

The survey comes with 33 ambitions to improve the lives of young people. Picture: Surasaki/Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2024

Just one in five children feel politicians are listening to them, England's Children’s Commissioner reveals