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Migrant Crisis: Smuggling Gangs, Boats, and Political Point Scoring

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: The issue of migrants crossing borders and falling prey to organised crime gangs has reached record levels, causing widespread concern. Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi’s personal account of his journey fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan […]

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Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Rank-and-File Police Officers Express Overwhelming Support for Vote of No Confidence in Home Secretary Priti Patel The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), which represents approximately 130,000 officers, has made a scathing announcement denouncing […]

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Is Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer Ready for Voters to Listen?

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

The Difficulties of Leading the Opposition in UK Politics Leading the opposition in UK politics is widely regarded as the most challenging role, as several factors undermine the power and authority of the leader. Firstly, […]

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Boris Johnson’s New Cabinet: Who’s In?

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

A Critical Overview of UK Cabinet Reshuffle The recent cabinet reshuffle conducted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received much attention, particularly in light of the expectation for increased diversity among the new cabinet members. […]

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Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Impact of Covid-19 on Sex Workers: Critical Overview The coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of social distancing rules and closure of strip clubs and brothels have led to a significant decline in the income of […]

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Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Adapting to New Realities: The Future of Conferences Critical Overview In-person conferences have long been favored by entrepreneurs as a place to meet and network with like-minded people. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this traditional format, […]

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UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than […]

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Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Positive Investor Comments and News of Potential Use by Amazon and Twitter Fuel a Cryptocurrency Surge Introduction: Cryptocurrencies have surged to the top of their recent ranges after a robust week of gains, with traders […]

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Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Ethereum London Upgrade on Track to Launch on August 4: A Critical Overview The forthcoming upgrade to the ethereum network, known as the London hard fork, is eagerly anticipated by the cryptocurrency community. The upgrade […]

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Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a significant crisis for businesses across the globe. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that almost 400,000 UK companies closed in 2020, with a further 250,000 […]

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    Weddings, Love and Spectacle

    A wedding is never merely two people exchanging rings in front of a registrar or a clergyman; it’s a declaration of two people committing for better and for worse, a public affirmation of love and [...]
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    A Tragic Quake Hit Twice in Venezuela

    On the evening of Wednesday, 24 June 2026, Venezuela was violently disrupted by a rare and catastrophic seismic event. What began as a quiet national holiday commemorating the historic 1821 Battle of Carabobo rapidly turned [...]
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    2021 Diets Ranked: U.S. News & World Report’s Analysis

    U.S. News & World Report recently released its rankings of the best diets for 2021, with the Mediterranean diet taking the top spot for the third year in a row. The DASH and flexitarian diets [...]
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    Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

    The pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK, with widespread health, economic, and social consequences. In particular, the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in mental health needs in the population, with [...]
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    Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

    Critical Overview: The Rio Carnival, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2023, was an occasion to celebrate the African roots of Brazil. The event featured giant elephants, baobabs, and black superheroes parading on [...]

UK PLC in Trouble

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The United Kingdom has long been seen as a pillar of global economic stability, a testament to its robust service sector and a leading role in finance and technology. Yet, beneath the surface of this […]

Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

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Critical Overview: Will Theatre Survive COVID-19? The impact of COVID-19 has led to questions about whether theatre will survive. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s remarks and Helen Lewis’s article in The Atlantic added to the growing concerns. […]

Nintendo Confirms Delay of Super Mario Movie, Leaving Fans Anticipating Further Updates on Production Progress

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Nintendo Movie Release Delayed: Illumination’s Super Mario Bros. Film Postponed Until April 2023 Introduction: Nintendo Direct is an annual event that is highly anticipated by Nintendo fans. At the September 2021 event, it was announced […]

Household Debt: A Key Economic Indicator

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A Critical Overview of Household Debt, Average Mortgage Interest Rates, and Individual Insolvencies Household Debt as a % of Disposable Income The ratio of household debt to disposable income has been a concern for policymakers […]

Power, Predation, Falls from Grace and Survival

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Looking back across decades of scandals in entertainment, broadcasting and public life the pattern is eerily consistent. It was never really just about one rogue individual acting in isolation. It was often about an entire […]

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Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

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The pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK, with widespread health, economic, and social consequences. In particular, the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in mental health needs in the population, with […]

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The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

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Critical Overview: The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has faced criticism from industry leaders who accuse her of being disconnected from the reality of the short-staffed labour sectors. Braverman’s comments were made at a National […]

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Did the Markets Just Turn on AI?

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For the past eighteen months, global equity markets operated on a singular, almost religious conviction: that the expansion of artificial intelligence was an infinite revenue engine. Tech giants and hardware fabricators rode a wave of […]

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Miro – The Escape Ladder

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Tate Modern: 14/04/2011 – 11/09/2011, Not free. Photo found on web. Miro, colour and imagination Joan Miro, now dead for over a 1/4 century. This major reterospective exhibition explores his career as an artist from […] […]

The Travel Kit You Can’t Do Without: From Maps to Motorised Suitcases

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Travelling in the present day has evolved at brake neck speed over the past few decades and its getting ever smarter or is it? Cast your mind back to travel prep and packing for a [...]
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Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

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This recipe presents a chicken stew with red lentils, tomato, and berbere spice blend, a prominent ingredient in Ethiopian cuisine. The recipe includes step-by-step instructions for preparation and cooking using a slow cooker, along with [...]
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The Dangers of No-Fault Evictions in the UK

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Critical Overview: The Dangers of No-Fault Evictions in the UK No-fault evictions have been a common practice in the UK for years, leading to numerous cases of homelessness and housing insecurity. These evictions allow landlords [...]
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Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

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Critical Overview The Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is an annual event that has been running for over two decades, with the aim of focusing on achieving good mental health across the UK. Hosted by [...]
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Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

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Critical Overview: The French and German finance ministers have expressed optimism that a global agreement to put an end to the “race to the bottom” on corporate taxation is imminent, with the G7 countries being [...]
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