Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee

Recommendation 38

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Significant gap in financial and enterprise education hinders young entrepreneurs.

Conclusion
Young people in the UK show strong entrepreneurial ambition, yet a lack of financial education and awareness hinders their ability to turn aspirations into viable businesses. While initiatives like Young Enterprise and Talk Learn Do demonstrate the positive impact of financial literacy, there remains a significant gap in provision in the education system. Financial and enterprise education is often introduced too late, missing the opportunity to build foundational skills and confidence from an early age. (Conclusion, Paragraph 147)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 27 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗