Will the younger generation be worse off than their parents?

About this episode

The episode discusses whether the younger generation will be worse off than their parents, exploring financial concerns and societal changes.

Is the younger generation going to end up worse off than their parents? A new survey shows young people aged 18 to 29 say the events of 2026 have left them feeling particularly pessimistic about the future, and the number who believe they will be worse off than their parents has doubled in the past year. Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Lee Boyce discuss whether the idea the next generation will have it better than previous ones is now bunkum. Elsewhere, what do you want to see less of on the high street? And how can they improve? A student loan interest cap kicks in later in the year... for some. Simon explains what it means. And do you use a dodgy fire stick for watching TV, films or football? We discuss whether the net is closing in on their illegal use. Follow us on Instagram @dmgnewmedia. Follow us on TikTok @dmgnewmedia Follow us on X @dmgnewmedia Email us hello@dmgmedia.co.uk Text us  020 7938 6000. Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane Producer: Georgie Frost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane

Topics covered

• younger generation
• financial outlook
• student loans
• high street improvements
• illegal streaming

Keywords

• younger generation
• financial pessimism
• student loan interest cap
• high street
• illegal fire stick

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