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UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

29 May 2024 content editor Comments Off

As UK Mental Health Awareness Week rolls around again, brace yourself for a tidal wave of hashtag activism, feel-good celebrity endorsements, and your aunt’s newfound passion for sharing mindfulness quotes on Facebook. While the spectacle […]

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The Dangers of No-Fault Evictions in the UK

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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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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Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

Critical Overview: As governments worldwide ease coronavirus restrictions and adopt Covid-19 as a manageable aspect of daily life, the travel industry hopes to witness a resurgence this year. The travel industry has reported a considerable [...]
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Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

Critical Overview: The Japanese conglomerate, Toshiba, has experienced a difficult week due to a series of unfortunate events, starting with the announcement that the Japanese government would not bail them out to prevent falling share [...]
Entertainment

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

The beloved British soap opera EastEnders had a highly eventful Christmas with some shocking revelations, unexpected romance, a murder, and some blasts from the past, setting the stage for a highly-anticipated 2021. The executive producer, [...]

Vlogger completes 850 consecutive days of running

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

The Benefits and Risks of Daily Running: A Critical Overview of Göran Winblad’s Experience The practice of running every day has been gaining popularity in recent years, with many individuals citing the benefits of daily […]

Biden Approves Implementation of Drone Tracking Technology

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

The Biden administration recently released the “Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan”, calling on Congress to authorize more law enforcement agencies to access drone tracking systems. The White House’s proposal aims to expand the […]

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

The Appeal of Smart Home Technology in the UK: GfK Study Results GfK, a research firm, released the results of its annual Smart Home Study UK this week, indicating that the Covid-19 pandemic has revived […]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Cannes Film Festival 2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Saliva Tests Despite the pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival drew in a larger number of film stars for obligatory photo opportunities. One particular photo of […]

Less Than Half of Britons Understand Credit Scores

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

TSB research reveals confusion around credit scores A recent study by TSB has shed light on the misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding credit scores among UK consumers. The study found that a mere 46% of Britons […]

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

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

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Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: An Examination of Abortion Reform in Northern Ireland The history of abortion reform in Northern Ireland has been a contentious issue. In 2019, the UK Parliament passed the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) […]

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: A new scientific review conducted by researchers at Bath University reveals that during the first lockdown in March 2020, the prevalence of depression in the UK surged from 4% to 32% of the [...]

Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The 59th Venice Biennale is the latest edition of a grand international exhibition of contemporary art, which takes place in Venice, Italy. With 213 artists from 58 countries and countless official and unofficial [...]

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British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

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The long-anticipated meeting of the two British Princes, William and Harry, finally took place in central London, amidst months of tension and turmoil caused by the royal family’s internal strife. The occasion was to unveil [...]

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Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Bezos and Blue Origin’s Space Ventures Jeff Bezos, the world-renowned entrepreneur and founder of Amazon, recently took a bold step into space with Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, just a month [...]

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Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Chinese government’s control of online content is backed by a sophisticated infrastructure of laws and censors, as exposed by Wen Yunchao. Censorship falls into two categories: public security authorities and internet police [...]

Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

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Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

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Pope Condemns Travelling Abroad to Escape Coronavirus Lockdowns

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Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

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New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

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Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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Critical Overview: The unclaimed benefits, tax discounts, and food vouchers in the UK have reached a staggering £15 billion annually. This figure is derived from online benefits calculators as the government does not track how [...]

Month: May 2024

UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

The Dangers of No-Fault Evictions in the UK

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

Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

Croydon Labour Group Faces Fine Following Breach of Financial Rules by Council

UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

Electric Vehicle Drivers Struggle with Limited Charging Infrastructure