Young Brits are politically minded. 70% think social media should be used for social change, and a quarter are highly knowledgable about politics. Yet only 12% would definitely vote in a general election. Why are they so disillusioned? And is engaging via social media the answer?

Social networking has been blamed for its role in helping to precipitate the violent riots that have taken place across London and other parts of England. But at the same time, it is creating unprecedented and inspiring public responses.

Can a cleaning product really evoke an emotional response? Cif seems to have done so with ‘Clean Romania’. The initiative removed aggressive, rude or racist graffiti from the streets of Bucharest, based on public suggestions.

They don’t smoke, they don’t drink, and they want nothing more than to own a house and start a business. The kids of Generation Z may not even be 20 yet, but they've already earned a reputation as a bunch of squares. But are these digital natives really born to be mild?