For the first time, a generation is growing up certain that it will be
poorer than its parents. Millennials — people born between the early
1980s and late 1990s — have dimmer prospects than their
forebears. Why? And what can be done?
This series is supported by the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust
Millennials should stop moaning. They've got more degrees and low rates
Stephen Koukoulas
For Gen Xers and baby boomers, unemployment was rife, interest rates touched 17% and university access limited. Gen Yers might choke on their lattes if they had to make the same sort of sacrifices
‘There was nothing wrong with my wife – it was me’: the men waking up to fertility problems
Men have all the time in the world to have a baby, right? Not according to the latest research. Meet a new generation who are freezing their sperm and battling their biological clocks
Think millennials have it tough? For 'Generation K', life is even harsher
After our in-depth investigation of the issues faced by young adults, Noreena Hertz takes a look at the lives of today’s teenagers, after interviewing 2,000 of them in the past 18 months – and finds a generation who feel profoundly anxious and distrustful
‘We’ve grown up with some frightening events’: UK teenagers' hopes and fears
It’s tough being a teen – especially, a WHO study found this week, in Britain. From social media to job prospects, five teens explain the challenges they face – and why being part of ‘Generation K’ can be a lot of fun, as well
'Everyone could know what I was doing': the millennials not using social media
75% of millennials have created at least one social media account – which makes the small percentage who don’t tweet or Instagram an unconventional group
Beyond the selfie: the true stories behind our most-liked posts
We asked (real) people to share the reality behind their social media posts. The responses were revealing
Generation Instagram: how nail painting and yoghurt eating became big earners
Are you a social media narcissist? Take our quiz
I, narcissist – vanity, social media, and the human condition
