The ‘crisis cohort’ who entered the world of work in the midst of the financial crisis continued to face higher unemployment, lower pay and worse job prospects up to a decade later, compared to other young people entering work before or after the downturn.
Held under the theme Better City, Better Life, the UN marks World Cities Day to strengthen cooperation among countries and cities in addressing the challenges of urbanisation, while contributing to sustainable urban development.
Little progress has been made on reducing poverty in Northern Ireland, with too many people locked out of the opportunity to secure a decent standard of living, says the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Britain has returned to its record high employment rate, but pay continues to fall despite a record level of unfilled job vacancies, says the Resolution Foundation.