UK startup helping young people earn money online triples in users as UK economy slows

"We're seeing a new financial reality for young people in the UK. With economic growth at just 0.1% and the cost of living still rising, people are looking for ways to take back control. Prograd's growth shows that young people aren't waiting around, they're finding smart, flexible ways to boost their income, and we're proud to help them do that safely and easily."

"The latest figures from the BBC show that UK economic growth slowed to just 0.1%, according to final GDP data released ahead of the Budget. With wages struggling to keep up with living costs and youth unemployment sitting notably higher than overall employment levels, many under-30s are now turning to other income streams to stay afloat. Household budgets are tightening, and younger workers, often in lower-paid or unstable roles, are feeling the squeeze the most."

"Prograd has positioned itself at the centre of this shift. The platform allows users to earn £500+ a month through activities like playing games, answering surveys, reviewing products, testing apps, and completing micro-tasks, all vetted and simplified into one easy-to-use dashboard. Its appeal is that anyone can use it: you don't need any specialist skills, there are no upfront costs, and no risk, just a clear route to earning extra money during evenings, weekends, or downtime."

Prograd's user base grew from about 400,000 to more than 1.1 million in the past year as young people seek additional income. UK GDP growth slowed to 0.1%, wages lag behind living costs, and youth unemployment remains notably higher than overall employment. Household budgets are tightening and younger workers in lower-paid or unstable roles face the greatest pressure. Online side-hustles and flexible money-making apps have become critical income sources. Prograd enables users to earn £500+ monthly via games, surveys, product reviews, app testing, and micro-tasks through a vetted, easy-to-use dashboard with no specialist skills or upfront costs required.

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