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15/02/2012
Youth unemployment continues to increase.
Youth unemployment continues to increase. BYC survey reveals hopes and fears. BYC member Prince’s Trust launch new Job Ambassador initiative.
14/02/2012
BYC and UKYP stronger together
As we approached the first anniversary of the British Youth Councils contract for hosting the UK Youth Parliament, Rosina St James (Vice-Chair) reflects on the collective lobbying power of united youth voices.
02/02/2012
Holocaust Memorial Day: Ignorance is no longer an excuse.
Ben Balla-Muir, Deputy Member of UK Youth Parliament for Horsham and Mid Sussex, has produced a blog as part of “Speak Up Speak Out”, remembering Holocaust Memorial Day last week.
19/01/2012
What do you think 2012 holds in store for you?
NEW YOUTH SURVEY: Will 2012 be a "good year" of a "bad year" for you? The British Youth Council (BYC) wants to hear from you. Whether you are still in school, in training, or one of the 1 million unemployed young people seeking a job - how do you feel about 2012?
11/01/2012
Got any YOBs in your organisation - We want to give them an Award!
10/01/2012
BYC calls on young people to write to MPs to "End Child Poverty"
19/12/2011
BYC welcomes Positive for Youth statement - but warns we need to see it deliver
14/12/2011
Support BYC's call for Continued European Funding for young people to continue targeted Youth in Action fund

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National members meeting and programmes advisory council today! Last two events of a busy week

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