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Nurseries remain open while schools have closed. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2021

Coronavirus: Latest guidance for early years, schools, social workers, youth and youth justice services

Demand for mental health support has increased during lockdown, UK Youth says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

Two thirds of youth organisations report increase in demand

Former UK Youth Parliament member Abisola Barber

Analysis 23 February 2021

Youth parliament comes of age

Barran said the YIF has always been about investing in 'innovation'. Picture: Parliament UK

Analysis 23 February 2021

Youth policy and funding review

Mark Gifford: “We had to be agile and creative”

Other 23 February 2021

Interview: Mark Gifford, National Citizen Service chief executive

Amina Waldron: “ How can asking a young person who is experiencing a traumatic time think clearly about what they want to achieve or be in the future?”

Opinion 23 February 2021

Listen to what young people tell us about their needs now

Eddie Sloane: “I feel young people should be informed and can help shape the future while taking advantage of what the sector can offer”

Other 23 February 2021

How I Got Here: Eddie Sloane

Young people with autism designed hospital passports for better communication with healthcare professionals. Picture: RFBSIP/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 23 February 2021

Hospital passports assist young autistic people in expressing their health needs

Concerns over unemployment are impacting young people's mental health, the think-tank. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 February 2021

Under-25s hardest hit by Covid-19 job losses, ONS figures show

Youth services are at a 'crucial point in history', YMCA researchers say. Picture: YMCA

News 18 February 2021

Youth services spending cut by three quarters in a decade, YMCA research shows

Girls have reported that Girlguiding has improved their wellbeing during the pandemic. Picture: Girlguiding

News 16 February 2021

Current lockdown having greater impact on girls’ wellbeing, Girlguiding says

Barran said the YIF has always been about investing in 'innovation'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 February 2021

Minister commits to Youth Investment Fund but focus will be on 'innovation'

Applications for funding will open next month. Picture: Turing Scheme

News 9 February 2021

Turing Scheme: Further details of UK’s Erasmus+ replacement revealed

The government are also exploring the future of the National Citizen Service in a separate review. Picture: NCS

News 5 February 2021

Youth service statutory guidance review delayed by Covid-19

Young people will be taught customer service skills. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 February 2021

Digital skills programme to tackle youth unemployment rolled-out