A silent crisis is brewing on Britain’s high streets. Retailers are sounding the alarm, warning that the nation is drifting toward a generation locked out of work entirely.
The Chancellor’s recent tax and wage decisions stand accused of a devastating side effect. They are choking off the very entry-level jobs that young people rely on to launch their careers.
These aren't just any jobs—they are the first rungs on the ladder of opportunity. Without them, an entire cohort faces a future of exclusion, their potential squandered before it can bloom.
The high street, already battered by economic storms, now sees itself as the canary in the coal mine. If the entry-level pipeline dries up, the damage won't just be economic—it will be generational.
