‘It’s soul-crushing’: young people battle bleak jobs market as youth unemployment rises
The Guardian – World —
Chair of UK government review says dramatic changes in labour market risks creating ‘a generation on the scrap heap’On any given day, Poppy Blackman is engaged in the “soul-crushing” process of applying for a new job, and rarely ever hearing anything back.The 22-year-old has been unemployed since January 2025 and says she applies to an average of 50 roles a month, using one of four different CVs she has written for different types of jobs and sectors. Continue reading...