Young people outside London fear they’ll ‘never succeed’ as regional optimism hits new low

Young people outside of London are more likely to feel pessimistic about their financial future and prospects, new data has revealed - (PA)

Young people living outside London are significantly more likely to feel pessimistic about their future, with many fearing they will never be able to afford a home, save for retirement, or earn enough to support a family, new data reveals.

Exclusive statistics seen by The Independent show that young people in London answered every question about their financial prospects more optimistically than the national average. In contrast, those in the East and West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, Scotland, and Wales reported the lowest confidence levels.