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"Landmark moment": UK Government announces votes at 16

The National Union of Students (NUS) has welcomed today’s announcement by the UK Government to extend the right to vote to 16- and 17-year-olds. This is a landmark moment for democracy and a long overdue recognition of young people’s right to have a say in the decisions shaping their lives.

Written by NUS UK
July 17, 2025

"Landmark moment": UK Government announces votes at 16

The National Union of Students (NUS) has welcomed today’s announcement by the UK Government to extend the right to vote to 16- and 17-year-olds. This is a landmark moment for democracy and a long overdue recognition of young people’s right to have a say in the decisions shaping their lives.

Written by NUS UK
July 17, 2025
Guarantor requirements and homelessness: Mihita Parekh's speech to MPs

Mihita Parekh is the Education Officer at Middlesex University Students' Union. She gave this speech to 10 MPs, a Lord, and 50 student leaders in parliament at the APPG for Students on 29th January 2025.

February 12, 2025
Teach the Teacher: empowering students in climate activism

History has shown that young people have enormous potential to lead the way in solving the world’s most pressing challenges. Consistent global temperature increases and extreme weather events tell us that climate change is one of the biggest crises we face today, and young people have a significant stake in...

Written by Jack Di Francesco
February 05, 2025
Response to indefinite ban on prescription of puberty blockers to under-18s

In response to the government’s decision to ban the prescription of puberty blockers to under-18s with gender dysphoria indefinitely, NUS UK Vice President for Liberation and Equality, Saranya Thambirajah, said:

Written by NUS UK
December 12, 2024
CST report finds 117% increase in antisemitic incidents on university campuses

In response to a CST report that found a 117% increase in antisemitic incidents on university campuses in the past two academic years, NUS issued the following statement:

Written by NUS UK
December 10, 2024
How to have a successful year at college

Starting college is a big milestone and getting off to a successful start can set the tone for the rest of your journey. Your first year is an opportunity to dive into new experiences, explore your passions and build a foundation for future success. At the same time, adjusting...

Written by Leeds City College Students' Union
December 02, 2024
New NUS research reveals extent of student housing crisis

One third of students are struggling to pay housing costs. 17% of those are resorting to foodbanks.

Written by NUS UK
November 14, 2024
“Students are being asked for an extra £5 per week to keep the lights on in lecture theatres”

The government has just announced an above inflation increase to student maintenance and that home undergraduate university students’ tuition fees will increase with inflation.

Written by NUS UK
November 04, 2024
National Society of Apprentices and NUS UK respond to the Autumn Budget

National Union of Students celebrates £300 million increase for further education, but National Society of Apprentices warns that apprentice minimum wage increase does not go far enough.

Written by NUS UK
October 30, 2024
Student leaders head to Parliament following survey showing that 29% of international students have experienced homelessness

Student officers will be gathering in Westminster on 23rd October 2024 as part of NUS’s National Lobby Day for No More Guarantors.

Written by NUS UK
October 23, 2024

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