Labour market adviser Alan Milburn says persistent youth joblessness is reflected in how young people spend time, including late-night smartphone use in bedrooms. Multiple outlets report Milburn describing young people as “sort of living in their bedrooms” and being “on all the time,” rather than switching off. The comments are presented as an illustration of the impact of long-term unemployment or lack of work opportunities on daily routines and wellbeing. The reports reference behaviour such as scrolling after midnight and emphasize that the pattern is tied to the experience of not having stable employment. While the coverage does not provide detailed data or specific policy proposals in the included excerpts, it consistently attributes the remarks to Milburn and frames the smartphone use as a symptom associated with youth joblessness. Overall, the sources agree that Milburn highlights continuous phone activity among young people and links it to the wider problem of youth unemployment.