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The UKYP has around 300 elected members. Picture: UKYP/Twitter

News 21 May 2024

NYA appointed to run UK Youth Parliament

The funding will be used to provide more face-to-face support for children as young as eight. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Seventyfour

News 15 May 2024

Children’s Society to expand mental health services with £1mn award

The partnership will examine the impact of youth provision on children's mental health. Picture: NCS

News 15 May 2024

NCS partnership to define youth services impact on mental health

The award is being offered to a more diverse range of young people, the organisation's figures show. Picture: Duke of Edinburgh's Award

News 13 May 2024

Duke of Edinburgh's Award sees highest ever participation level

Sadiq Khan has announced the investment after securing his third term as Mayor of London. Picture: City Hall

News 10 May 2024

Mayor of London to invest £14.5mn to tackle violence in key capital hotspots

Richard Parker's win in the race for West Midlands mayor signaled a big loss for the Conservatives. Picture: Richard Parker/X

News 3 May 2024

Mayoral elections 2024: What the results could mean for children and young people’s services

Access to enrichment opportunities is lower for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, researchers say. Picture: Xavier Lorenzo/Adobe Stock

News 2 May 2024

Call for ‘enrichment premium’ for disadvantaged pupils

The partnership aims to boost disadvantaged young people's access to careers in space. Picture: Jon Egging Trust

News 2 May 2024

Youth charity partners with UK Space Command for careers programme

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