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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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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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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

A Little (rot) Insecurity in the Apple Core On August 17th & 18th 2022 Apple Inc. released security updates for multiple products and devices to address security vulnerabilities across their tech estate including macOS Monterey, [...]
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The Missile Chessboard: Ukraine’s Brutal Brinkmanship and the West’s Unsteady Hand

The Ghost of Empires Past: Ukraine’s War and the Unfolding Geopolitical Drama The war in Ukraine is not merely a contemporary conflict; it is a brutal, visceral manifestation of historical grievances, geopolitical ambition, and a [...]
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COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

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 [...]
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Bridget Riley, National Gallery

24 November 2010 -22 May 2011, London, United Kingdom Situation Running from 24/11/10 – 22/05/11, the exhibition features a strong collection of Dame Riley’s recent work plus one retrospective piece, ‘Man with a Red Turban […] […]

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK property market, with buyers looking for larger homes after being confined to smaller spaces during lockdown. Property website Zoopla suggests that this […]

A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

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17 April 2022 0

A Moment for change! Calling all creatives, disruptors, techies & original creators. Build it and they’ll come. Everything is ready all we need to do is create more compelling content, choose compelling pictures and spread […]

ICA’s History and Impact

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) holds an esteemed place in the pantheon of London’s cultural institutions. Established in 1946 by a group of prominent art figures including Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert […]

Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

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28 April 2022 0

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 […]

Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Chris Smalls is the leader of the Amazon Labor Union, an organization that emerged as a response to Amazon’s fiercely anti-union stance. Smalls, along with his friend and co-organizer Derrick Palmer, managed to […]

L’Escargot: Chic Eatery and Lounge

L’Escargot, the French restaurant in London, has garnered a reputation as an iconic institution in Soho. Established as the oldest French restaurant in London, L’Escargot has managed to keep up-to-date, deftly navigating the changing culinary [...]

Discovering the Natural Beauty of Samoa

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Samoa, located in the South Pacific and often overshadowed by its famous neighbours like Fiji and French Polynesia, is a destination that offers an authentic and rustic experience to visitors who are willing […]

UK Implements Production Control Measures to Ensure Fair Distribution and Preserve Resources

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused concerns over the supply of sunflower oil, which has led to supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons, and Waitrose limiting sales. The Kantar monthly review of supermarket sales […]

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

28 April 2022 0

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 […]

The Alchemist’s Kitchen: A Millennial Odyssey Through Moroccan Cuisine

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8 April 2026 0

From Argan Groves to the Berber Hearth—The Science and Soul of the Maghreb Moroccan cuisine is not merely a collection of recipes; it is a sprawling, multi-layered history book written in saffron, cumin, and the [...]

The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

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8 April 2026 0

How Studio Ghibli’s Pastoral Dream Conquered London’s Concrete Jungle At the Gillian Lynne Theatre, the air doesn’t just feel different; it feels filtered through a 1950s Japanese summer. As of April 2026, the Royal Shakespeare [...]

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Tracing the Century

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16th November 2012 – 23rd January 2013, Tate, Liverpool, 5 pounds, conc avail, About ‘Tracing the Century’ TtC, is an eclectic assemblage consisting of prominent art works from the last 100 years which share the […] […]

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The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

17 May 2023 0

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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10 Ways to Harmonise AI with a Balanced Life

11 May 2026 0

The integration of Artificial Intelligence into our daily existence is often framed through the lens of productivity, yet some of its most profound potential lies in the realm of personal well-being. As we navigate an [...]

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

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Critical Overview: The Dahomey kingdom existed in West Africa from 1625 to 1894 and was situated in the present-day nation of Benin. It was renowned for the all-female army, the Dahomey Amazons, who were fearless [...]

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

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

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

The Missile Chessboard: Ukraine’s Brutal Brinkmanship and the West’s Unsteady Hand

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

Bridget Riley, National Gallery

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