David Kingman reports on some new research which shows how, despite negative perceptions about them, today’s young people are extremely socially-engaged
ONS figures show politicians are failing to appeal to young people
David Kingman reports on some new data from the Office for National Statistics which show how the political process has become a big turn-off for young people
New international declaration should help preserve endangered species for future generations
Two major international gatherings have recently taken place in London to draw attention to the global trade in endangered species. Have they improved the chances that some of these species will still be alive for future generations to enjoy? David Kingman explains
New research: Young bearing much heavier debt burden than old during recession
David Kingman reports on the findings of some new research which shows that young people have seen their personal finances deteriorate much more sharply than older people during the recession
IFS: Ageing population will lead to squeeze on NHS
David Kingman comments on a new projection from the IFS that NHS funding per person is set to fall dramatically as the population ages
George Osborne warns housing crisis will still be here in 10 years’ time
The Chancellor of the Exchequer himself recently warned that he still expects Britain to have a housing crisis in a decade’s time, spelling further misery for today’s young people who dream of owning their own home one day. David Kingman reflects
New research: skills shortage threatens UK’s economic recovery
David Kingman reports on some new research which suggests that the UK may have a worsening skills shortage
Renters are struggling to save for old age, new research suggests
David Kingman reports on some new data which suggests that tenants are unable to put away enough money to support themselves in old age
First Global Tribunal on the Rights of Nature is launched
The environmental NGO the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature successfully organised its first Global Tribunal in Quito, Ecuador on the Rights of Nature on Friday 17 January. David Kingman explains how this worked
National Voter Registration Day: getting the youth vote out
A Bite the Ballot campaign, set up by school teacher Mike Sani, is doing all it can to help young adults find their voice. “If you aren’t on the register, you are invisible,” they claim in an attempt to prepare people for National Voter Registration Day on 5 February. Nineteen-year-old registered voter Hope Barker reports.