News · 23 May 2026
Smartphones change young people, UK economy suffers
The UK faces economic decline unless it adapts to the expectations of digitally native younger generations. Former minister Alan Milburn has warned that nearly one million 16-to-24-year-olds are neither working nor studying, contributing to a mental health crisis. Raised on smartphones and social media, this generation increasingly struggles with anxiety and reduced attention spans, posing significant challenges for the nation’s future workforce.
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