Young and jobless: how 25 and under are bearing the brunt of uk's rising unemployment

Unemployment rates for under 25s in the UK have surged to their highest level in over a decade, with nearly 16% of 16-24 year olds out of work, despite actively seeking employment.

Long job hunts lead to desperation

For many young people, the search for a job has become a long and arduous process. According to official statistics, youth unemployment has risen sharply, with the 16-24 age group now bearing the brunt of the UK's unemployment crisis.

One 22-year-old, who preferred to remain anonymous, described the desperate measures she's had to take.