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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 […]

Culture

Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

From 29 June to 18 September 2022, the Hayward Gallery will present In the Black Fantastic, the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to the work of Black artists who use fantastical elements to address racial [...]
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, [...]
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The UK’s New Digital Wall: The Battle Over Pornography Age Checks

The internet, once a Wild West of unregulated information and connection, is now firmly within the sights of governments around the world. In the UK, this new era of digital regulation is encapsulated by the [...]
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Elon Musk’s tweets spark rise in Twitter shares

Critical Overview Elon Musk recently acquired a 9.2% stake in Twitter, as announced in a filing on Monday. Musk’s purchase, which was worth $2.9 billion as of the end of trading on Friday, made him [...]
Cuisine

Revolutionize Dessert with this Cupcake Recipe

This recipe provides instructions for making cupcakes with buttercream frosting. The recipe specifies the required ingredients and steps to be followed to create the cupcakes. The instructions include a step-by-step guide, including preheating the oven [...]

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 […]

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

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29 July 2021 0

BILLIE EILISH TAKES OVER BBC ONE AND RADIO 1 IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PERFORMANCE BBC One has just announced an entertainment special featuring Billie Eilish: Up Close, where the 19-year-old global music sensation will open […]

The Great Summer Saturation: Cinema’s 2026 Fever Dream

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20 April 2026 0

The popcorn is getting saltier, and the stakes are getting weirder. As we slide into the summer of 2026, the global box office isn’t just a marketplace; it’s a psychological battlefield. We’ve moved past the […]

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with […]

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

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29 July 2021 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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Whitecube Mason’s Yd, 23 November 2011 – January 2012 Jeff Wall The photographic exhibition by Jeff Wall, has a vapid airy quality which on the surface seems to lack substance. However that is only the […] […]

The Hasty Dismantling of DEI Initiatives: A New Right-Wing Agenda or a Step Backward for Diversity?

23 January 2025 Comments Off

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the fabric of corporate America and social justice advocates alike, President Donald Trump’s administration has initiated the swift removal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs from […]

Unveiling Lockdown’s Top Wellbeing Trends.

29 July 2021 0

Analyzing the Trends: Mind, Body, and Soul in the Pandemic Era The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes in our daily lives, forcing us to adapt to new norms and cope with the distressing situation. […]

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

29 July 2021 0

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 […]

EU chief rejects Boris Johnson’s plea to renegotiate Irish protocol.

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28 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The current dispute over the Northern Irish protocol between the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) has escalated after the UK proposed changes to the Brexit deal. However, Ursula von der Leyen, [...]

Mastering Hunger: Top 5 Ghrelin-Reducing Foods for Lasting Fullness

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

In an era where the siren call of convenience foods is ever-present and the struggle with weight management and expanding waistlines is a common narrative, understanding the intricate mechanisms that govern our appetite is more [...]

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The Ultimate Coastal Escape: Your Guide to Sun, Sand, Pebbles and Serenity

20 April 2026 0

Pack your bags and grab your sun cream! Whether you are dreaming of a romantic sunset stroll, a high-octane family adventure, or a cocktail-fuelled weekend with friends, the world’s coastlines are calling. In 2026, beach [...]

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

28 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The British government has lifted all pandemic restrictions in England, including rules on mask-wearing and social distancing, amid warnings from scientists that this move will further fuel an already surging pandemic and risk [...]

Technology

Millions of Android Users Could Be Owed Money from Google

29 July 2021 0

A Critical Overview of Google’s Legal Challenge over “Excessive and Unlawful” Charges on its Play Store Google is facing a legal challenge in the UK over charges made through its Google Play Store. The lawsuit, [...]

In the Spotlight

Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

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People keep talking about changes and the need to evolve with the course of time, especially nowadays, when times are challenging and uncertain. Yet, the only thing people are usually quite reluctant to pronounce in [...]

Month: May 2024

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

Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

The UK’s New Digital Wall: The Battle Over Pornography Age Checks

Elon Musk’s tweets spark rise in Twitter shares

Revolutionize Dessert with this Cupcake Recipe

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

The Architect of Austerity? Labour’s Identity Crisis in the Age of Pragmatism

Agadir Unveiled: The Atlantic Jewel of the Maghreb