Press releases to journalists.
Former British Youth Council Chair awarded MBE in Birthday Honours
The former Chair of the British Youth Council, Anna Rose Barker, has been appointed MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her dedication to promoting the voices of young people. Anna Rose Barker MBE, was a trustee of the youth-led charity, the British Youth Council. Anna joined the board in 2015 as Vice Chair
British Youth Council frustrated at lack of progress in tackling racism in schools
The children’s charity, NSPCC, has released data showing that children and young people are facing a rising tide of racial hate crimes. Reported incidences of racially motivated abuse and bullying have increased by one fifth since 2015-16. “I’m heartbroken to hear of the racism young BME students are facing in schools across the country and,
British Youth Council partner with Fledglink to deliver largest youth consultation
The British Youth Council have partnered with Fledglink to deliver UK Youth Parliament’s ‘Make Your Mark’ campaign, the UK’s largest survey of young people’s views. The nation-wide ballot gives young people aged 11-18 the opportunity to shortlist issues to be debated in the House of Commons chamber by Members of Youth Parliament. Fledglink, who provide
British Youth Council express concern for ‘entrenched inequality’
The British Youth Council is concerned to learn of the reported inequality which has entrenched the UK, affecting the most disadvantaged young people. The youth-led charity called on the Government to take urgent steps to safeguard young people’s future and close the privilege gap. The comprehensive report, which was released by the Social Mobility Commission,
Further support needed for young people in the housing and employment market
The British Youth Council have supported calls for the Government to take steps to deliver a fairer society by supporting younger people in the housing and employment market. In a new report published by the House of Lords Committee on Intergenerational Fairness and Provision, the Government is also asked to ensure local authorities have specific
50 years after votes at 18, we’re ready for votes at 16
On the 50th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act receiving Royal Assent, The British Youth Council, UK Youth Parliament and Votes at 16 Coalition call on the Government to lower the voting age to 16 in all elections and referenda taking place in the UK. The renewed calls comes following repeated attempts to
- Published in News, Press, Votes at 16
British Youth Council to combat unequal access to work experience
On Thursday 11th April, the British Youth Council launched the Work Experience Action Group in a bid to combat unequal access to work experience. The new focus group, which is made possible by a grant from the People’s Postcode Trust, will work to improve access to quality work experience and careers advice across England. The
- Published in Careers and Enterprise Company, News, Press, Work Experience Action Group
Leading Youth Sector organisations welcome a Youth Charter
Working together, UK Youth, The Scouts, Girlguiding, National Youth Agency, NCS Trust, Youth United Foundation, Step up to Serve, The Prince’s Trust, and the British Youth Council have been calling on the Government to develop a Youth Charter. We welcome the news that the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the Rt
- Published in Members Area, News, Press
Youth Select Committee begin investigation into UK’s knife crime epidemic
The British Youth Council’s Youth Select Committee formally begins a new inquiry into the UK’s knife crime epidemic. The pioneering Committee is calling for evidence from a wide range of contributors, including young people, charities, and businesses. The announcement comes following a UK-wide ballot of young people 1.1 million aged 11 to 18 in which
- Published in News, Press, Youth Select Committee
Cross-party group of MPs call for Votes at 16 in new report
The Votes at 16 All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has released a campaign report to mark one year since the group was established at the APPG’s AGM tonight, Tuesday 2nd April. The report draws together evidence gathered by the all-party group throughout its first year, with contributions from parliamentarians from across the political spectrum, academics,
- Published in APPG on Votes at 16, News, Press