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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Come on #Boomers eye tests make road-safety sense: www.if.org.uk/2025/08/13/c...

Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

IF's summer newsletter is out and covers benefit cuts, the spending review, the triple lock and our latest research: createsend.com/t/r-D8765D2C... Want your own copy in your inbox? Sign up at www.if.org.uk & scroll to the bottom of the page.

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

While living in less living space by age: under-occupation increases amongst the over-65s, up from 47% in 08/09 to 53% in 22/23.

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Yes but they’re frittering their money away. Average rents increased by 46% between 2015 and 2025

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

As for earnings here’s the kicker - the over-60s experiences the strongest wage growth

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

“just try harder”? Young people wanting more hours but can’t get them (caveat only up to 2023 so some post-Covid related jobs market suppression there)

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Meanwhile just look at the growth in the number of children and young people in contact with mental health services since 2016

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

As for health spending, and remember this is before the latest billions announced, health spending per child has increased by just 3% over 20 years while health spending per pensioner has increased by 🔥73% 🔥with the per person health spending gap 110% in 2023/4 vs 2004/5

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Now look at social protection spending by age: Over past 20 years, gov spending per older person increased by 34% after accounting for inflation. Children have seen a 10% real terms reduction per child over the same period. #childpoverty

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Let's break this down... a whopping 🔥170% increase 🔥 in the gap in spending on a child (receives less) than an older person (receives more) has emerged over 20 years!

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

The government must prioritise #children in the #spendingreview. Our latest report investigates government spending by age over 20 years and finds that while per person spending on older people increased by 55% the increase for children was just 20% www.if.org.uk/research-pos...

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Thanks Tim, Between 2004-05 and 2023-24, real per-person government spending on pensioners increased by 55%, compared to just 20% for children. www.if.org.uk/research-pos...

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

NEW: Shocking gap in government spending on a child versus an older person is revealed: Over 20 years, real per-person government spending on pensioners increased by 55%, compared to just 20% for children. #spendingreview #childpoverty #intergenerationalfairness www.if.org.uk/research-pos...

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Will #studentloans be the next mis-selling scandal 🔥🔥? Read this article by a leading actuary on how he believes that both the government and the Student Loans Company are mis-selling student loans. Link in comments 🔥🔥

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The UK deficit is in the news again this week. In this article, IF economic researcher Conor Nakkan, takes a closer look at whether the UK’s current fiscal rules are fit for purpose: www.if.org.uk/2025/04/22/f... #fiscalrules, #sustainability, #futuregenerations #Australia #governmentpolicy

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Our latest newsletter questions the intergenerational fairness implications of the #SpringStatement, #tradewars, #defence spending and #benefits cuts: Read it here: createsend.com/t/r-F62C596C... For a regular copy sign up at the bottom of any webpage at www.if.org.uk

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Alternative headline: house price falls are good news for younger generations

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Is the #turing scheme working for #students? Read our latest article: www.if.org.uk/2025/02/04/t...

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

What are the wins & losses for younger generations in the Renters' Rights Bill currently going through the lower and upper House? This article explains that although security of tenure is welcome, the sky-high cost of rent is crippling young people www.if.org.uk/2025/01/23/t... #rents #housingcrisis

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Our 2025 schools' factsheets have landed 🥳 Aimed at Years 12 and 13 they encourage #students to think more about the principles around #intergenerationalfairness and #voting #ageing #thefuture #economics #youngpeople #governmentspending #duties #obligations: www.if.org.uk/research-pos...

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

New 🎙️WHAT IF? Podcast🎙️ episode! What if we solve the cost of being young? We explain: 🔥 The cost-of-living crisis facing the young 🔥 Why they now have to spend 70% of their weekly spending on essentials 🔥 How much their non-essential spending has fallen off a cliff! www.if.org.uk/what-if-podc...

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Read our article on IF's latest research on how the cost of essentials hit the young the hardest: www.if.org.uk/2024/12/10/b...

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Our End of Year newsletter is now out. Catch up on intergenerational fairness news & the wins and losses for younger generations: createsend.com/t/r-BE58262F... If you'd like a regular copy in your in-box, you can sign up at www.if.org.uk and scroll to the bottom of the page.

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

As part of Intergenerational Fairness Day 2024 we look at wins & losses in #Germany on #intergenerationalfairness: #politics; #climate policy; social security policy; #nuclear waste; & democratic participation: shorturl.at/1NEIW #climatecrisis #nuclear #voting #youngpeople #futuregenerations

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Is #Canada leading the way on #intergenerationalfairness? As part of a week of articles on improving the prospects of the young... "Canada’s commitment to fairness for every generation is more than an empty slogan – but it’s not yet a reality" www.if.org.uk/2024/11/18/i... #youngpeople

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Look at the fall in young people’s discretionary spending versus their much higher essential spending driven largely by #housing costs

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

New report out :-) See over-65s spending! www.if.org.uk/research-pos...

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

On this day we call on governments around the world to better protect younger and future generations. Read how the UK had done in 2024 here: www.if.org.uk/2024/11/13/w... #intergenerationalfairness #housing #housingcrisis #studentdebt #students #taxation #wages #youngpeople #futuregenerations

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

It's #intergenerationalfairness Day 2024 when we & our international partners Generation Squeeze, Think Forward, FRFG call on their governments to better protect the interests of younger and future generations. Read our opening article on wins and losses in the UK www.if.org.uk/2024/11/13/w...

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Tomorrow is a day of worldwide action calling on governments around the world to better protect younger and future generations. #intergenerationalfairness What have been the wins and losses for younger generations in your country?

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

The youngest households are having to spend much more on "essential" expenditure, largely driven by #housing costs:

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

See how far under-30s to under-65s discretionary (non-essential) spending has dropped! BUT the over-65s spending on non-essentials has INCREASED!

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

NEW: 🔥Under-30s dedicate 70% of weekly budget to "essentials" – 16% increase compared to 2002/3 🔥The poorest fifth under-30s have to dedicate 77% 🔥Discretionary spending by under-30s has collapsed compared to 2002/3 🔥Under-30s spend £147/week less on non-essentials (£7,640 a year) shorturl.at/dVEGV

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Saturday is "Intergenerational Fairness Day" calling on governments around the world to better protect younger and future #generations. We'll be sharing news on 2024 wins and losses for younger generations from our international partners. Do follow us to read more on #intergenerationalfairness

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

#students have no real bargaining power between unis, HM Treasury & institutions. @inter_gen has been a lone voice on graduate repayments. The government should lower repayment rates to 5%.

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Budget 2024: Intergenerational unfairness, wealth inequality and low growth are interlinked www.if.org.uk/2024/10/16/b...

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 16/10/2024

#mediarequest Help to spread the word on the cost-of-living crisis facing #students in Southern England…

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 19/09/2024

Much talk on English student finance while younger generations face 50% or more marginal tax rates…lowering the repayment rate should be a starting point by the new #Labour government

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

Rents increasing again #housing ONS: Average UK private rents increased by 8.4% in the 12 months to August 2024 (provisional estimate). This was "down" from 8.6% 😭 in the 12 months to July 2024, and was below the record-high annual rise of 9.2% 😭😭😭 in March 2024:

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

The hypocrisy of the universities lobby #Highedsky The universities lobby group has called for fees to increase ahead of the Autumn Budget. IF researcher Tobias Whelton argues not only are these calls intergenerationally unfair but they are also cynical: www.if.org.uk/2024/09/17/t...

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Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk @intergenerational.bsky.social · 28/08/2024

“younger households are feeling the effects of higher inflation more than older gens, largely driven by sky-high #housing costs...calls for the gov to reinstate the universality of winter fuel allowance “are poorly guided & intergenerationally unfair” In today’s @thetimes.com

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