Age at which people can stand for election to be reduced

You may have seen the article on our Website about lowering the age of voting to 16. At the moment you have to be 18 to be able to vote, and 21 to stand for election. Under plans unveiled last week (28th January) by Elections Minister Christopher Leslie, the age at which people can stand for election will now be reduced from 21 to 18. ... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (11/02/2005). Read More

Young Consumers are "spenders" not "savers"

How concerned are you with saving for the future? According to research completed by the National Consumer Council, an independent consumer organisation, Young Consumers do not think of themselves as "savers," but rather "spenders." ... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (11/02/2005). Read More

Will religion make a difference in Northern Ireland in the future?

Religion will always make a difference to the way people in Northern Ireland feel about each other, according to the majority of 16-year-olds who took part in a recent survey. The survey was carried out by Young Life and Times, and it asked 16-year-olds from a broad range of backgrounds throughout Northern Ireland about their views on politics, sectarianism and other social issues.... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (11/02/2005). Read More

Arctic may be ice-free by 2070: should we be worried?

The Guardian Newspaper reported last week (03/11/04) that the Arctic may be ice-free by 2070. The Arctic Icecap has shrunk by over 15% in the past 30 years, and this reduction is set to accelerate, as the change in climate (caused by increasing atmospheric greenhouse gases as a result of emissions from cars, factories and power plants) continues to escalate. ... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (11/02/2005). Read More

Use Your Vote!

The Electoral Commission's website is a great resource for all things connected to voting - there's even a section dedicated to young people called 'Votes are Power'.... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (11/02/2005). Read More