Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?
Youth unemployment hits a more than 10 year high.
February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026
Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?
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<p>Today, we look at why young people are bearing the brunt as unemployment hits its highest rate for nearly five years.</p><p>Adam and Alex are joined by BBC business editor Simon Jack to unpack some of the factors driving the trend.</p><p>Plus Alex updates us on Nigel Farage appointing Reform UK’s new top team, which he is calling his ‘shadow cabinet’. Alex explains what the appointments might tell us about how Reform is operating. </p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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