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The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse

BBC BusinessTuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:52 PM

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The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse
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People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

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What happened

People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

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  1. BBC Business published: The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse

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