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Tue, 22 Sep 2026

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad

Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.

* Three women share their struggles with living without financial support from families.
* A warehouse worker says she was forced to live in "survival mode" due to debt and benefit cuts.
* The government is investing £2.5 billion to create opportunities for young people to earn or learn through apprenticeships, job grants and training.
* Citizens Advice says young people are trapped between rising costs and a difficult jobs market.
* A family describes the horrific reality of their teenager's death in a river crash.
* Experts discuss the challenges faced by 20-somethings juggling multiple jobs to make ends meet.