Will the younger generation be worse off than their parents?
4/24/202656 min
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.
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Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane
Producer: Georgie Frost
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[upbeat music] Welcome to This Is Money podcast, sponsored by Trading two one two. Download the Trading two one two app and open a Cash ISA with, with promo code TIM to get the twelve-month bonus promo rate of four point five one percent. Terms apply. I'm Georgie Frost, and joining me and Simon Lambert today is Lee Boyce. And coming up, is the idea that each generation will be better off than the last over? Two-thirds of young people now think they'll be worse off than their parents. Do you? Meanwhile, Labour's student loan interest rate cap kicks in. Who will it benefit, though? Also today, from vape shops to pricey parking, what do you want to see less of on Britain's ailing high streets, or indeed more of? So many choices, Lee. So many choices. And dodgy firesticks. The police are cracking down, but how on earth do they know you're using one? We reveal all. Don't forget, to keep up to date with all the latest breaking money news, just go to thisismoney.co.uk or download the app. But first, Britain's high streets have changed radically over the past couple of decades, and not always for the better. Bye bye bank branches, big brands like Woolies, BHS and Staples as we all head online to shop. Hello, charity shops, vape stores, big coffee chains, pricey parking. The list goes on. Fed up British shoppers and independent retailers have now revealed what they want to see less of and more of on Britain's high street.