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London pledges £30m for borough-wide late-night youth clubs

London’s mayor has pledged £30m ($40m, €34m) to fund at least one late-night youth club in every borough, as part of a wider £50m ($67m, €57m) budget for young people in 2026.

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Technology

Stat: Teens feel greater pressure to be online than to smoke or drink

A new survey suggests peer pressure has shifted from traditional vices to social media. Of the 2,000 US children aged 11–17 surveyed, 44% reported feeling pressured to be online, compared with 31% for smoking or vaping, 28% for skipping class and 24% for drinking alcohol.

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Travel & Hospitality

The Viewpoint: The New Youth Club

Opened in April 2025, Moot is a membership-based youth space in northwest London redefining the concept of youth clubs for a generation seeking real-world connection beyond screens.

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Beauty

Stat: US teen beauty spending soars to record high fuelled by fragrance boom

Teen beauty spending in the US has surged to record levels, according to Piper Sandler’s latest Taking Stock With Teens report.

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Marketing & Branding

Gen Z Dating Futures

As consumers experience dating app fatigue, in-person social spaces, sports, and college communities are emerging as popular alternatives, making way for screen-to-scene connection.

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Culture & Media

Teens, Tech and Tapping Out

The unprecedented teen mental health crisis, coupled with the toxic and addictive nature of social media, may be inspiring a grassroots movement of activist parents looking to change youngsters’ relationships with their smartphones. But how will this evolve?

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Culture & Media

Most US teens engage in video gaming but face mixed experiences

A May 2024 survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that 85% of US teenagers play video games, with 41% engaging daily.

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Beauty

Stat: e.l.f Cosmetics is US teenagers' favourite cosmetics brand

The semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey by investment banking and institutional securities firm Piper Sandler has revealed teenagers' beauty spending habits across the US.

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Marketing & Branding

Generation Z Stores

A youth boom is set to shake up bricks-and-mortar shopping, so retailers must adapt their strategies to meet the unique preferences of Generation Z.

Browsing teenagers

London pledges £30m for borough-wide late-night youth clubs