Esparanza: A Daily Outsider Public Service Initiative

  Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up for our free newsletter here .   This week an investigation into NEETs (young people not in education, employment or training) has dominated the news. The author of the report, former cabinet minister Alan Milburn, warns: “We are at risk of a lost generation. That is a moral crisis.” His research revealed that one in eight young people in the UK are NEETs, a number that is increasing each year. Milburn describes the crisis facing Britain as a “generational fault line” that requires an urgent solution. This is such a crucial story that we’ve handed over our Sunday Read to Milburn. He’s also answered questions from you, our TRIP+ audience, below. Why We’re Failing a Generation By Alan Milburn This is not a generation war. It is a test of whether Britain still believes in the future. The public is ahead of politics on the future of young people. That is one of the clearest conclusions I draw from this review.  Across the country, pe...

 

 

 

 

 

 As our Esparenza Property evolves, we pulled together the following for all to take under advisement as we look forward to the continued privilege to serve: 

  The key  insights  today: The latest oil price forecast from Goldman Sachs Research following the ceasefire in Iran. From the trading floor: F ollowing a powerful one-day rally in US equities, some traders expect to see more gains ahead. Quoted: A period of relative weak performance by global technology stocks is creating ‘attractive opportunities’ for investors. Chief investment officers from Goldman Sachs Asset Management's public investing teams outline three big themes they’re watching closely: commodities, a coming mega-IPO cycle, and Japan’s economic pivot. Briefings Brainteaser: How much are first-quarter US earnings expected to rise (or fall)? Want to sign up and stay connected?  Click here . How the Iran Ceasefire Impacts the Forecast for Oil Oil fell on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, with Brent crude, the international benchmark, trading at $95.90 per barrel at Thursday’s close—down from $109.30 on Tuesday. But the path of oil price...

 We launched this channel to be a space of hope , encouragement , and empowerment , featuring thoughts from the great Anne Frank and educational content. We hope the following #RandomThoughts are in that Spirit: 

    Spring   is in the Air.   As we hope the community enjoys our features across our properties, we will be going dark through the end of the Quarter as we look forward to the privilege of serving.  Happy Spring and Happy   Nowruz   to all who celebrate it throughout the World: