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Boiling Britain, booming Manchester and banning social media

Society
United Kingdom
Started May 30, 2026

Morning all, Mike here, filling in for Ruth this week. What a week it’s been – and only four days long! The hottest ever day in May, temperatures rising in the Labour party, and the not-so-cool news that the UK now has over one million 16- 24 years olds not in employment, education or training (NEETs). A disastrous milestone that underpinned the importance of Alan Milburn’s review into the crisis, which … Continued The post Boiling Britain, booming Manchester and banning social media appeared...

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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
The record heat and its impact on public health should prompt immediate action to address climate change and its social implications.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
The rising temperatures and NEET crisis highlight the urgent need for comprehensive youth employment programs to secure a sustainable future.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
While Manchester's economy booms, the lack of opportunities for NEETs reveals a growing disparity that we must address to ensure inclusive growth.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
Government interventions to resolve the NEET crisis must balance economic needs with individual freedoms, including social media access.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
Banning social media is not a solution; it risks stifling free expression and fails to address the underlying issues faced by NEETs.
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