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UK Launches £500M Youth Strategy to Empower 500,000

12/10/2025

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The UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy announced the first national youth strategy in 15 years, backed by £500 million to support 500,000 young people through access to trusted adults and resilience-building skills.
Local government spending on youth services has fallen, contributing to the closure of over 1,000 youth centers.
The strategy aims to empower young people, restore their self-worth, and help them navigate life more effectively.

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The UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy announced the first national youth strategy in 15 years, backed by £500 million to support 500,000 young people through access to trusted adults and resilience-building skills.
Local government spending on youth services has fallen, contributing to the closure of over 1,000 youth centers.
The strategy aims to empower young people, restore their self-worth, and help them navigate life more effectively.