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UK Graduate Job Listings Plummet, Mental Health Crisis Grows

8/28/2025

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Graduate job listings in the UK have decreased by 33% from last year, contributing to rising mental health issues among young people, with 25% reporting mental illness.
PREM Rugby and Mental Health UK are collaborating to tackle mental health challenges, with 45% of UK adults reporting struggles in the past five years.
Economic difficulties continue, with 20% of UK households in poverty and young adults facing high living costs, leading to increased reliance on parental support.
Mental health issues among farmers have risen due to extreme weather, with 98% experiencing anxiety, impacting their operations and increasing isolation.

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Story summary

Graduate job listings in the UK have decreased by 33% from last year, contributing to rising mental health issues among young people, with 25% reporting mental illness.
PREM Rugby and Mental Health UK are collaborating to tackle mental health challenges, with 45% of UK adults reporting struggles in the past five years.
Economic difficulties continue, with 20% of UK households in poverty and young adults facing high living costs, leading to increased reliance on parental support.
Mental health issues among farmers have risen due to extreme weather, with 98% experiencing anxiety, impacting their operations and increasing isolation.