Throwing everything at it': one young man's search for a job in Britain's 'worklessness capital'

In Grimsby, dubbed Britain’s worklessness capital, 19-year-old Cohen is determined to find paid work while running Co Co Mascots, a business offering mascot outfits for events. Cohen lives with his parents in nearby Grimsby and started the venture last year, hoping to secure ongoing employment in holiday parks, retail, charity shops, or with Grimsby Town FC. He volunteers at Scope and will soon begin a college placement at Morrisons. Despite the town’s high unemployment and low-income challenges—Grimsby is noted as a fishing-port hub with 41% of under-16s in low-income families—Cohen continues applying, believing disability should not define his work prospects and seeking supportive opportunities.