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Young Britons are getting squeezed out of tech and finance jobs

Young Britons are getting squeezed out of tech and finance jobs

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New data shows entry-level hiring collapsing across the UK's best-paid industries as AI and rising costs reshape who gets hired New research shows young people in the UK are being pushed out of high-paying sectors like tech and finance. It adds hard numbers to a jobless crisis that has been building quietly for Generation Z. Start with tech. Payroll jobs for 18-24-year-olds in the sector are down approximately 30% over the last three years, through late 2025. Narrow it to IT professionals specifically, and employment among 16-24-year-olds fell by roughly 20% between 2022 and 2025.

Source: Crypto Briefing

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