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More than half of young people said the pandemic had affected their career paths. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 April 2021

Covid-19 highlights ‘stark inequalities’ for young Londoners, research reveals

Gangs use social media to groom and recruit children in their criminal operations. Picture: Brian/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2021

Call for more youth workers to tackle emerging gangs threat

Young people reported increases in positive interactions in their lives after National Citizen Service participation. Picture: NCS Trust

Research 27 April 2021

The Impact of Youth Engagement on Life Satisfaction

StreetDoctors volunteers deliver workshops that include role-play scenarios to help young people cope with emergencies. Picture: StreetDoctors

Best Practice 27 April 2021

Workshops equip young people to be life savers

Generations of former Sea Cadets participants reported a range of developmental benefits to being members. Picture: Justin Sutcliffe/Sea Cadets

Best Practice 27 April 2021

Research project charts the long-term impact of Sea Cadets participation

UK Youth Parliament contractor ‘set up to fail’, campaigners warn

News 26 April 2021

Winners of UK Youth Parliament tender ‘set up to fail’ by government, campaigners warn

Centrepoint saw an influx of calls about food poverty during national lockdowns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 April 2021

Centrepoint reveals spike in demand for support during lockdowns

Leigh Middleton: "The census will provide essential information to plan, invest in and support the youth sector”

Opinion 20 April 2021

The National Youth Sector Census and why it is vital to participate

Youth charities have criticised the report. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2021

Youth work organisations credited in race report step away from findings

LGBT campaigners have branded the move 'concerning'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2021

Youth campaigners hit out at decision to disband government LGBT panel

Out-of-school clubs can now be attended by all children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 April 2021

What is the latest Covid-19 guidance for out-of-school clubs and youth services?

Prince Philip founded the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in 1956. Picture: DofE/Twitter

News 9 April 2021

Tributes paid to ‘giant of youth sector’ the Duke of Edinburgh

Cadets teaches children resiliance and teamwork schools, according to DfE. Picture: Sea Cadets

News 7 April 2021

DfE announces £1.1m boost for school-based cadet units

The Scout Association is offering 66 work placements as part of the Kickstart scheme

Analysis 30 March 2021

Why Kickstart scheme has failed to launch

Denise Hatton is chief executive of YMCA England and Wales

Opinion 30 March 2021

Kickstart must be a journey for the long term