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Colletta Smith

Reporter · US

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Sep 22, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Colletta Smith - BBC Your Voice correspondent; Elaine Doran - Your Voice Producer

    'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad - AOL (opens the original)

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    Buying a home or even moving into a rented property is an increasingly unrealistic dream for many young people. This summer, BBC Your Voice revealed more than 40% of 25-year-olds were now living with their parents. Dozens of young people told us they were having to rely on the so-called Bank of Mum and Dad to help cover rent, bills and other living costs. But what happens if you cannot rely on help from family? Citizens Advice says increasing numbers are struggling to afford everyday essentials

  2. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Colletta Smith

    'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad (opens the original)

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    Buying a home or even moving into a rented property is an increasingly unrealistic dream for many young people. This summer, BBC Your Voice revealed more than 40% of 25-year-olds were now living with their parents. Dozens of young people told us they were having to rely on the so-called Bank of Mum and Dad to help cover rent, bills and other living costs. But what happens if you cannot rely on help from family? Citizens Advice says increasing numbers are struggling to afford everyday essentials

  3. Article · Aug 27, 2026 · Colletta Smith

    Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error (opens the original)

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    Hundreds of former members of the military have had their pensions slashed after receiving letters telling them to repay thousands of pounds because of a clerical error. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed to the BBC that more than 1000 retired service personnel are being pursued for debts. The majority, 335 veterans, were overpaid a total of £5.1m as a result of incorrect National Insurance calculations. The Forces Pension Society said it is aware of a small number of veterans whose debts w

  4. Article · Jul 28, 2026 · Colletta Smith

    The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse (opens the original)

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    Young people in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis of UK data on housing, employment and wealth, carried out for the BBC. More than 40% of 25-year-olds are now living with their parents, their wages have stagnated and employment has fallen, show the figures which compare key metrics for different generations at age 25 stretching back to the early 1980s. The findings are underscored by the experiences of young peop

  5. Article · Jul 7, 2026 · Colletta Smith

    The places where it's cheaper to holiday this summer (opens the original)

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    Family package holidays to destinations like Dubai and Egypt are cheaper this summer than last as tour operators cut prices to tempt people back. The war in Iran has put many UK holidaymakers off travelling to countries near to the conflict or through Middle Eastern airspace - opting instead to stay in Europe. Prices for an average all-inclusive seven-night family stay in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have dropped by 25% this August compared with last. And the same holiday to Egypt is 8% cheape

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