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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 […]

Business

Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

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 [...]
Cuisine

Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

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 [...]
Entertainment

Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

Critical Overview: Dream Wife and Other Artists Perform at Latitude Festival 2021 Dream Wife’s guitarist, Alice Go, shared that the band had many dreams and nightmares about their first performance since January 2020. Despite her [...]
Politics

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

Labour Group in Croydon Council Fined £14k for Election Law Breaches Introduction: The Electoral Commission has fined the Labour group in Croydon Council £14,000 for breaking election laws in advance of the borough-wide referendum on [...]
Travel

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

Critical Overview: France has recently lifted travel restrictions for unvaccinated travelers from the UK, allowing them to enter without any essential reason. This decision has come as a relief to many UK travelers who haven’t [...]

Decadent Old Delhi Butter Chicken Recipe Unveiled

Cuisine

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Recipe: Chicken Tikka Masala Introduction: Chicken tikka masala is a popular Indian dish that has gained widespread popularity in the UK and around the world. It is a rich and flavorful dish that combines marinated […]

Android 13 Beta Release Reignites Big Tech Debate

Technology

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Google has announced the release of the first public beta of Android 13 for users of compatible Pixel devices. While the company is expected to unveil more information about the update at its […]

Where to Invest Your Money: Navigating the UK’s Economic Crosscurrents

Business

7 August 2025 Comments Off

The financial landscape in the United Kingdom presents a complex challenge for savers and aspiring investors. A confluence of economic headwinds – sluggish wage growth, a property market increasingly out of reach for many, persistent […]

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

Global

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

Global

31 January 2025 Comments Off

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls […]

Viola Davis Faces Backlash for Her Portrayal of First Lady Michelle Obama, Sparking Debates on Race and Authenticity in Hollywood

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Viola Davis, the renowned actress, recently received criticism over her portrayal of former First Lady Michelle Obama in Showtime’s “The First Lady.” Viewers of the series claimed that Davis exaggerated Mrs. Obama’s mannerisms, […]

The Tariff Tempest: Is the Global Economy Caught in a Zero-Sum Game?

19 July 2025 Comments Off

“Tariff is a Beautiful Word”: The Resurgence of Protectionism The phrase echoes with a singular, almost defiant clarity: “Tariff is a beautiful word”, Trump. These aren’t the musings of some obscure economic theorist, but the […]

Pat Boone Faces Backlash for Criticizing America’s Image in the Midst of Political Turmoil and Social Unrest

28 April 2022 Comments Off

The Immoral Turn in Hollywood: A Critical Overview Pat Boone, an 87-year-old actor who stars in a new faith-based film called The Mulligan, has criticized modern movies and television for their lack of morals. Boone […]

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

Business

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 [...]

The State of Racism in Modern Britain: Analyzing the Evidence.

Culture

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Inequality and Social Injustice Faced by Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in the UK To gain an understanding of the inequality and social injustice experienced by black and minority ethnic groups [...]

Tech

Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 [...]

Culture

Boys’ takes center stage at the Barbican

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of BOYS: Exploring Masculinity through Collaborative Theatre BOYS is a theatrical performance that presents a fresh exploration of masculinity, using a collaborative and immersive approach to create an ethnically diverse ensemble of [...]

Politics

Ukraine Conflict: Analyzing the Ongoing Struggle for Sovereignty and Global Implications

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014, and the recent events in Bucha have only heightened tensions between the two nations. The emergence of new drone footage, exclusively obtained [...]

Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

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Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

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UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

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UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

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The Ultimate Guide to Nurturing Your Mental Health

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The Ultimate Guide to Nurturing Your Mental Health The Lowdown Maintaining your mental health is an essential part of living a happy and fulfilled life. It encompasses the way you feel about yourself, your relationships, [...]

Month: May 2024

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

Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

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

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

Unveiling Lockdown’s Top Wellbeing Trends.

Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April