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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

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

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 [...]
Home

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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

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, [...]
Culture

Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

Author: Anastaseea (Anastasia Gouli) Author IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: Richard Mukuze Based in the heart of Shoreditch, the Holywell Collective is a unique community that has become a haven for independent musicians and artists. The collective [...]
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Wireless Technologies Widely Used for IoT Applications

Critical Overview: IoT Wireless Technology The Internet of Things (IoT) is a ubiquitous term in the tech world, although, the majority of the non-tech populace remains unaware of their connection with it. IoT technology connects [...]

A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

Culture

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The internet was once a digital playground, a boundless frontier for exploration and fun. The dream, born from military research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was of a decentralised network that could […]

Self-Improvement Tips for a Better You

You

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Self-Improvement in 2021 Self-improvement is a topic that has garnered immense attention in recent years, as more individuals recognize the importance of personal growth and development. As we move further into […]

Cannabis Cuisine: Discovering the Best Edibles on the Market

Cuisine

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Cannabis Christmas: Best Edibles for 4/20 Introduction Cannabis Christmas, the unofficial holiday of weed enthusiasts, is fast approaching, with 4/20 just around the corner. This year’s top edibles are guaranteed to […]

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

Entertainment

7 February 2025 Comments Off

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The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

News

29 January 2023 Comments Off

The War in Ukraine started in 2014, when pro-Russian forces annexed Crimea, which was previously part of Ukraine. This sparked the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. The conflict […]

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PR was tough love these days. Yes, you most certainly could get anyone to do anything and everything for you, yet it was hard to make one a celebrity. Laura knew that her colleagues always [...]

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Access to Nature and its Link with Mental Health The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces for city dwellers’ mental health and well-being. Ecologists and psychologists are currently investigating the […]

Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A recent report by the Home Affairs Committee of the UK Parliament reveals that victims of drink spiking are often dismissed as having had “one too many” and thus, the crime remains under-reported. The report […]

Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

28 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of the Global Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy, with nearly every country affected. As governments struggle to contain the virus, businesses […]

Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

Business

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 [...]

Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

Culture

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 [...]

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 [...]

Entertainment

Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

19 July 2025 Comments Off

The Unwritten Rules: How Game of Thrones Broke the Mold and Stayed Relevant It’s been a minute since the final credits rolled, yet Game of Thrones still slays. This isn’t just nostalgia; it’s a testament [...]

Technology

Rapid Advancement of Quantum Computing Technology in 2021

29 July 2021 Comments Off

The Global Significance of Quantum Technology: Critical Overview The digital age is characterized by the growing importance of quantum technologies. As the world moves towards further digitalization, a revolution in quantum technology is on the [...]

Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

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Deja Vu at the Multiplex: Is Hollywood Flogging a Dead Franchise, or Just a Very, Very Tired Horse?

19 July 2025 Comments Off on Deja Vu at the Multiplex: Is Hollywood Flogging a Dead Franchise, or Just a Very, Very Tired Horse?
UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

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A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

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Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

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In the Spotlight

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. [...]

Month: May 2024

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

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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

Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

Wireless Technologies Widely Used for IoT Applications

Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

Deja Vu at the Multiplex: Is Hollywood Flogging a Dead Franchise, or Just a Very, Very Tired Horse?

Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

Self-Improvement Tips for a Better You