Britain’s anxious young adults are struggling with the demands of the modern workplace, UK government adviser warns

A UK government adviser warned that rising anxiety, depression and reliance on technology are making it harder for young people to keep up with the modern workforce. Alan Milburn is set to show government and businesses that flexible working arrangements and appropriate mental health support can bring long-term economic benefits, especially as the number of economically inactive people aged 16 to 24 continues to rise.Milburn’s interim report on youth inactivity examines the impact of social media, changing work expectations and mental well-being on the growing number of young people out of education and employment, The Guardian reports.Milburn, a former health secretary under former Prime Minister Tony Blair, was tasked last year by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to investigate why almost one million young Britons fall into the category of “NEETs”, those who are not in education, employment or training.In his report, Milburn argues that companies and organizations need to understand how digital culture has changed the younger generation. Smartphones and social media have changed the way young adults communicate, deal with stress and engage in work, she said.“The system is trapping people in work rather than enabling them to work,” Milburn told the Times. “We are in danger of ruining an entire generation.”Milburn also described what he called the “bedroom generation”, whose members spend most of their time online and away from traditional workplace environments.“It’s a bedroom generation. They kind of live in their bedrooms. They’re on all the time; they’re never off. [Social media] Some evidence of functional impairment is emerging, leading to changes in their sleep patterns and concentration levels. This is affecting their ability to work,” he said.He rejected criticism that youth workers lack resilience.He said, “They’re not snowflakes. People say this is a soft generation. I clearly believe that’s not the case. This is an anxious generation.”More than half of Britain’s 946,000 NEETs have never worked before, according to government figures. The data also revealed that almost one-quarter of young people suffer from a long-term illness or disability that prevents them from working. Of those, about 43 percent cited mental health problems as the reason for dropping out of the workforce, compared to 24 percent in 2011.Officials also noted that youth inactivity in the UK is higher than in many comparable countries. Research has shown a link between unemployment in early adulthood and lower wages later in life.Milburn’s report stated: “[Young people] Different, not bad, not lazy, not less intelligent. They have grown up in a digital world that has reshaped the way they communicate, build relationships, and manage stress. They have less experience in workplaces and present with higher levels of anxiety and depression.The report comes as migration to Britain has fallen sharply after reaching a record high in 2022. According to Milburn, businesses can recruit from the large pool of inactive youth if they are provided with proper support and training.Last week, former headteacher and government adviser Peter Hyman said in The Guardian that schools were increasingly pushing vulnerable young people into long-term alienation from employment. He also called for immediate reforms, including restricting access to social media for minors.

A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday to discuss the situation of demand and supply of electricity.

Lucknow: As summer temperatures rise, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the country’s second highest power consuming state after Maharashtra, highlighting both the scale of demand and the strain on power infrastructure. However, the increase in consumption has also been accompanied by widespread curtailments, particularly due to shutdowns at several thermal power plants, which have disrupted supplies in rural areas across the state.The situation was reviewed in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday.A presentation by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) revealed that between May 20 and May 22, the state consistently recorded the second highest power demand in the country. On May 22, Uttar Pradesh met a peak demand of 30,476 megawatts (MW), lagging behind Maharashtra’s 31,103 MW but ahead of major states like Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan. Officials said the highest demand typically occurs in June, suggesting the power system could face even greater pressure in the coming weeks.

A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday to discuss the situation of demand and supply of electricity.

Despite meeting high demand levels, the state has struggled to ensure consistent supply. The power generation capacity was adversely affected by curtailments ranging from 2,638 MW to 4,529 MW per day between May 15 and May 22, the report said. The most severe disruption occurred on 20 May, when the outage affected 4,529 MW of power, causing a power outage of about six hours and 48 minutes in rural areas. Even on May 22, supply to rural consumers was disrupted for about four hours.UPPCL attributed the crisis primarily to the closure of 11 major thermal power stations during May. Many major units remained inactive for extended periods.The Ghatampur thermal power station with a capacity of 660 MW was closed for 18 days, while the Lalitpur plant of the same capacity was closed for 11 days. JSW-owned KSK Mahanadi plant (1,000 MW) was unavailable for 10 days. Other affected units include Obra B (200 MW) for about 9.5 days, Anpara D (500 MW), Obra C (660 MW) for eight days, Anpara TPS (201 MW) and Jawaharpur TPS (660 MW) for shorter periods. These prolonged outages significantly reduced the availability of electricity at times of peak demand.Reacting to the situation, Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Consumers Council president and Central Advisory Committee member Avadhesh Kumar Verma welcomed the Chief Minister’s intervention but accused power corporation officials of negligence in thermal plant maintenance, coal management and system expansion. He demanded immediate restoration of all closed units along with a concrete long-term plan to strengthen the power infrastructure of the state.Verma alleged that the state’s transmission and generation capacity has not expanded in proportion to the growing demand and claimed that there is now a mismatch of more than 20 million kilowatts between demand and available system capacity. He also expressed concern over the shortage of manpower due to retrenchment of contractual employees in the power sector.The report further details how the combination of rising temperatures and plant outages has increased the strain on the electricity network.To manage the shortage, officials informed the Chief Minister that Uttar Pradesh has entered into power banking arrangements with 12 states and agencies. Under these agreements, the state has secured 4,663 million units (MU) of power assistance, of which Karnataka’s contribution is 805 MU, Jammu and Kashmir’s 762 MU and Tamil Nadu’s 725 MU.However, officials said such support has declined compared to last summer, with many states opting to sell power on power exchanges to take advantage of higher demand and prices. To bridge the immediate gap, the state is also pursuing short-term procurement and direct negotiations with other sectors to arrange additional 700 to 1,000 MW during peak hours.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged broadcaster TNT Sports to make next weekend’s UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain free-to-air for viewers across Britain.In a letter addressed to TNT Sports executives, Starmer said he was “saddened” that football fans in the UK will need a paid subscription to watch a Champions League final for the first time in more than three decades.“I firmly believe that the final of this competition should be free to watch, whether Arsenal make it or not,” Starmer wrote.

‘It’s bigger than Arsenal’

Starmer, a long-time Arsenal supporter, said the issue goes beyond club loyalty and is about keeping key sporting moments accessible to all.“It’s all about the teams’ supporters coming together in living rooms and pubs in every corner of the country to watch Europe’s most elite players compete,” he said.The Prime Minister said that “hard working people should not have to worry about spending money for a subscription to watch a match of such importance”.Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest next Saturday, which will be the London club’s first appearance in the final in 20 years.

TNT defends sports subscription model

TNT Sports responded by saying that fans can access all three UEFA club competition finals through a £4.99 monthly subscription to HBO Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform.The broadcaster described the offer as “exceptional value”, noting that it included not only the Champions League final but also the Europa League and Conference League finals.This season marked the first time that all three European club finals were held entirely behind a paywall in the UK.

End of a long free-to-air tradition

The Champions League Final has been available free-to-air in the UK every year since the competition’s modern format began in 1992.ITV has broadcast the final for free since 1993, while BT Sport later continued this practice by streaming the match free online after acquiring the rights in 2015.However, after BT Sport was rebranded as TNT Sports under Warner Bros. Discovery, viewers were required to register through Discovery+ and now HBO Max, which no longer offers the free viewing option.

No plans yet for ‘Crown Jewels’ status

The UK government currently has no plans to classify the Champions League final as a protected “crown jewels” sporting event, a move that would legally require free-to-air coverage.From the 2027–28 season, TNT Sports will lose its European football rights package. Paramount+ will broadcast the Champions League, while Sky Sports will handle coverage of the Europa League and Conference League.

New Delhi: Several members of the exclusive Delhi Gymkhana Club have launched a signature campaign to move court against the Centre’s order directing the institute to vacate its premises in Lutyens’ Delhi by June 5.The members plan to file a petition on Monday challenging the government’s decision to take back the sprawling 27.3-acre property located at 2, Safdarjung Road, next to the Prime Minister’s residence on Lok Kalyan Marg.Brigadier Harinder Pal Bedi (retd), a long-time member of the club, said the members had gathered on Sunday to sign an authorization letter for legal proceedings. “Many club members have signed the petition, and more are expected to sign it by tonight. Clubs have been an important part of our lives for decades, and this order has come as a shock to many of us,” Bedi was quoted as saying by PTI.Delhi Gymkhana received the notice on May 22 from the Land and Development Office (L&DO) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The order sought “re-entry and restoration” of the land occupied by the club, citing considerations of public purpose and national interest, including the need to strengthen defense and governance infrastructure in the highly sensitive area of ​​the national capital.The Center said the land parcel, spread over 27.3 acres, was required for “urgent institutional needs, governance infrastructure and public-interest projects”, integrated with the surrounding government land. Invoking clause 4 of the Permanent Lease Deed, the Government ordered that the entire property, including buildings, lawns, structures and fittings, would vest in the President of India through L&DO after taking possession on 5 June.Amid the growing controversy, the club has written to the Center requesting that there be “no disorder” in its functioning and operations. In a letter addressed to L&DO on May 23, the club urged officials not to take any disruptive action until there is clarity on issues such as transfer and possibility of alternative land allotment.The club said the move could impact around 14,000 members and users, in addition to more than 500 employees associated with the organisation. It also stated that discussions were already underway with the government regarding increasing the lease rent and a writ petition challenging the revised lease rent was pending before the Delhi High Court.According to the communication, the club is currently being managed by a general committee appointed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs following the order of the National Company Law Tribunal in 2022 until an elected body takes over.The club also highlighted the improvement in its finances in recent years, saying that the projected financial results for 2023-24 showed a profit of Rs 925.10 lakh, compared to a loss of Rs 1,239.26 lakh in 2021-22.General PK Sehgal (retd), associated with the club since 1972, said the members have unanimously decided to challenge the order.“Many former Presidents of India, senior military officers, politicians and bureaucrats have been members of Delhi Gymkhana over the years. It is one of the most prestigious clubs in Delhi, and the sudden decision to withdraw it has raised concerns among members about its future and where the club will be shifted,” he said.Established as the Imperial Delhi Gymkhana Club on July 3, 1913, the institution originally served British administrators and military officers during the colonial period. After independence in 1947, the word “Imperial” was dropped from its name, while most of the existing structures date back to the 1930s.

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ star Brandon Wayne is taking after his grandfather John WayneFollowing in the footsteps of his ‘Star Wars’ character. Speaking about The Mandalorian and his latest stint with Grogu, the actor explained how he used his grandfather’s work as inspiration and how he came to play the Mandalorian.

Brendan Wayne on working on ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

Wayne plays the Mandalorian in the film pedro pascal Whenever his helmet comes off he plays the character. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the actor revealed that he had to make sure that he was completely present in the moment whenever he was in the armor on the set. He shared that “peace” is one of the greatest things he has learned as an actor.He added, “For me, that journey, I always struggled with that because my grandfather was extraordinary in being present and broadcasting anything [was happening around him]. John Ford liked to say to him, ‘The less I give you, Duke, the better the movie will be.’ It seems like a little bit, but if you can be there it’s even more important, it’s as powerful as anything.”Wayne also shared that he brought his grandfather’s calm and collected personality to the character, which helped him control his actions and adjust to the role. He said, “When he was directing me, the calmer I became, the more I became like my grandfather, the more I became like the samurai he studied. Every movement has a meaning; you don’t waste them. And with samurai, every movement is a killing movement.“He further revealed that he wanted the Mandalorian to remain calm and present even when the cameras were not rolling. He said that he would often reach the set early, work out, wear costumes and spend time hanging out on the set.“I wanted him to be comfortable like my grandfather, Clint EastwoodOr Yul Brynner In Westworld. I wanted it to be as spontaneous as possible, so that every movement mattered,” he said.According to Box Office Mojo, ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ has grossed approximately US$33 million domestically in the US.

Ramandeep Dhillon and his family often spent time outside

An Indian-origin father has died in a tragic two-vehicle crash while working a late evening Uber shift in New Zealand, leaving his family devastated.Ramandeep Dhillon, 36, of Papamoa, died on Wednesday when the vehicle he was traveling in crashed on the Te Puke Highway between Bell Road and Poplar Lane about 7.15pm.Police said one person died at the scene, while two people in the other vehicle were injured. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash continues and has been referred to the coroner.Dhillon had left home that evening after spending time with his wife Veerpal Kaur and 18-month-old daughter Kudrat. He told them he would return later for dinner, but never came back.Concern grew when he stopped answering calls, before police arrived in the night to inform his wife of his death.“I cried, I cried, I cried. I thought my life was ruined,” Kaur told the NZ Herald.Dhillon was born in Punjab, India and moved to New Zealand in 2015 on a student visa. He later returned to India in 2024 to marry Kaur after being introduced through family connections.After their marriage, the couple settled in Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, where he worked in kiwifruit orchards, Dhillon later began driving for Uber to support the family and spend more time at home after the birth of their daughter.Kaur said the job allowed him to be closer to his child, and expressed how excited he was to become a father.“He was very excited when he found out he was going to be a father,” she told the NZ Herald.The couple named their daughter Kudrat, which means “nature.” Since his death, the girl has been constantly asking where her father is.Friends and family described Dhillon as a devoted husband and father who always prioritized spending time with his daughter, even during work breaks.A close friend told the NZ Herald, “If he missed his daughter, he would come home, spend time with her and then go back to work.”His best friend of 12 years, Gurlabh Singh, said Dhillon was a positive and caring person who supported those around him, including picking him up from the airport when he first arrived in New Zealand.The GiveLittle page set up for the family has raised thousands of dollars to help cover funeral costs, rent and living expenses as Kaur and her daughter face life without her.

Falta assembly constituency

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Debangshu Panda won the re-poll in Falta by a huge margin of 1,09,021 votes, defeating Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi. During this time, All India Trinamool Congress Candidate Jahangir Khan, who withdrew from active campaigning but remained on the ballot, finished fourth with 7,783 votes.In the recent assembly elections, TMC gave the ticket to Jahangir Khan, who had announced just two days before the polls that he was ‘withdrawing’. However, he remained on the ballot as per Election Commission rules, according to which the date for formal withdrawal had already passed.Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari hailed the victory and took a dig at TMC as the BJP took a lead of over 1 lakh votes just before the results were formally declared. He said, “The infamous ‘Diamond Harbour’ model has turned into ‘Trinamool’s loss-bar’ model!!! First of all, I salute the people of Falta – the divine population – who sent Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Shri Debangshu Pandya to the Assembly in the by-election for Falta constituency with an overwhelming mandate.”Thanking the voters for making his ‘plea’ come true, he said, “I am especially grateful to the voters of Falta; I had appealed to them to give victory to the BJP candidate by a margin of one lakh votes, and the victory margin has crossed one lakh eight thousand. Through further development, we will repay this debt of yours. We are committed to building a golden Falta. A party devoid of principles or ideals, which had turned into a mafia syndicate, “His skeletal condition has been exposed.” Upon losing power. By misusing the state machinery, it looted public funds, appropriated people’s hard-earned money, and through a culture of syndicates and threats, its leaders treated the country as their personal fiefdom.Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of three-time Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and no. Number 2 in her All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), she represents Diamond Harbor in the Lok Sabha. This made Falta a high-risk seat for the party.The Election Commission ordered a full re-poll at all 285 polling stations in the Falta constituency on 21 May, citing “serious electoral crimes and subversion of the democratic process” during the 29 April voting. The results will be declared after re-polling. On 24th May.Falta is one of the 294 assembly constituencies of West Bengal. It is a general category seat and is located in South 24 Parganas district. The constituency is part of the Diamond Harbor parliamentary constituency, which consists of seven assembly constituencies.The constituency saw two major controversies: BJP’s lotus symbol was found stuck on EVMs at several booths, prompting the Election Commission of India to order an investigation; And the clash between UP-cadre IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, appointed as a police observer by the election panel, and local powerful leader Trinamool’s Khan.In the 2021 assembly elections, AITC’s Shankar Kumar Naskar won the seat, making it a hat-trick of wins for the party. Before Naskar, Trinamool’s Tamonash Ghosh was the winning candidate in both the 2011 and 2016 elections.In 2021, AITC secured 55.61% vote share, while BJP, which fielded Bidhan Parui, got 36.75% votes.

Chennai: About half of the biomining work at the Perungudi dumpyard has been completed, and a new composting facility at the site is expected to be ready by June 30.GCC Commissioner Dr GS Sameeran said the biomining project in the 225-acre dumpyard, started in 2021 at a cost of ₹350 crore, has so far reclaimed 94 acres of land. The dumpyard has been divided into six remediation packages, of which packages 3, 4 and 5 have been completed. He directed the officials to expedite the remaining works under the second phase.The second phase of the project costing ₹53.6 crore involves processing of 5.5 lakh cubic meters of old waste. The reclaimed site is also being prepared for new waste-processing infrastructure, with construction of a 100 tonne per day capacity compost plant expected to be completed by June 30.Residents groups said the progress of work has been delayed due to the long-running dispute. There was a two-year arbitration issue involving a contractor, and after a long delay, work resumed, said A Francis, president of the Federation of Thoraipakkam Residents Welfare Associations. “For the last two years, officials have been saying that work is in progress. There is some fencing activity near the Ramsar site. Officials should ensure that the site is safe from dumping and encroachment,” he said.Waste management experts said the compost plant can help only if source separation is improved. The new composting facility in Perungudi is a positive step and is better than relying on large-scale mixed-waste processing plants, where waste is incinerated, making the process more toxic, said Geo Damin, a former state solid waste management committee member. “Decentralized systems are more secure and more sustainable,” he said, adding that such facilities, however, can function effectively only if door-to-door collection and source separation are properly implemented. “Without household-level separation, even composting plants will struggle to operate efficiently,” he said.

Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur (IPL)

last over of Rajasthan Royalsinnings against Mumbai Indians Created one of the most entertaining moments of IPL 2026 with old Chennai Super Kings teammates Ravindra Jadeja And Shardul Thakur At the center of the drama.RR were trying to cross the 200-run mark in a must-win struggle when Shardul looked to deliver a major breakthrough. The fast bowler forced Jadeja to slap the ball towards cover at the wrong time while bowling a slower ball outside the off stump. As soon as the catch was taken, Shardul went into celebration, roaring with joy and elation at the thought that he had removed the dangerous all-rounder at a crucial moment.Meanwhile, Jadeja had already started walking back.But within a few seconds the whole atmosphere changed.The no-ball siren suddenly sounded as replays showed that Shardul had overstepped. The dismissal was immediately overturned, leaving the MI pacer stunned. Jadeja immediately turned around with a smile on his face while Shardul’s celebration came to an awkward halt.And that was only the beginning.Now with the free-hit coming, Jadeja made sure to punish his former CSK teammate in style. Shardul missed the catch on the next ball and Jadeja swung it beautifully before pulling it over midwicket for four runs. There was a stir in the RR dugout as the all-rounder looked back with a smile.The very next ball also disappeared.Shardul offered width outside off and Jadeja hit a powerful drive through covers for another boundary. By then, the RR batsmen looked to be in full spirits and were seen celebrating happily under Shardul’s direction, almost making a mockery of the first wicket celebration after the dramatic no-ball twist.Fans immediately loved the moment as both the players share a strong bond dating back to their years at Chennai Super Kings, where they were part of several successful campaigns. Their animated exchange clearly had a playful edge rather than actual hostility, but it still added spice to a tense contest.After finally arriving as an influential option at No. 9, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 19 off just 11 balls. Their final cameo, jointly jofra archerAn explosive 32 runs in 15 balls and useful contributions from Dhruv Jurel and Dasun Shanaka took Rajasthan Royals to 205 for 8.Shardul and Deepak Chahar took two wickets each for Mumbai Indians, but the final over was entirely Jadeja’s, who turned embarrassment into entertainment within three balls.