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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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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 […]

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The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

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 [...]
Business

UK Working Class to Bear the Burden as Petrol Prices Soar

Critical Overview: On Monday, experts warned MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia could result in a significant increase in petrol and diesel prices. The committee was also [...]
Business

Energy Corporations Shedding Coal Assets as Public Demands for Clean Energy Grow

A Critical Overview of Energy Companies’ Sell-off of Fossil Fuel Assets The current urgency of climate change mitigation has led to the acceleration of emissions reduction targets by energy companies worldwide. As a result, many [...]
National

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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 [...]
Global

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

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 [...]

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

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Rio Carnival, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2023, was an occasion to celebrate the African roots of Brazil. The event featured giant elephants, baobabs, and black superheroes parading on […]

The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

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19 July 2025 Comments Off

In an era defined by incessant connectivity and an ever-accelerating pace of life, a pervasive whisper has grown into a collective hum: are we losing our ability to concentrate? This isn’t merely a nostalgic lament […]

PMs Relationship with Truth Questioned

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

The Prime Minister’s relationship with truth is currently under intense scrutiny. There are concerns about his explanations surrounding the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat and about his incendiary comments during a lockdown. Downing Street […]

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 […]

The Future of UK Music Industry: 5 Reasons for Optimism.

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Resilience of the UK Music Industry in the Face of the Pandemic As the UK approaches the one-year anniversary since the start of its first COVID-19 lockdown, it is clear that the […]

Cannabis Cuisine: Discovering the Best Edibles on the Market

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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 […]

Expert advice on achieving a brighter smile

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A Critical Overview of Teeth Whitening Tips for a Brighter Smile Teeth whitening is a common cosmetic dental procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. According to a study conducted by the American […]

Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

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Critical Overview The Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is an annual event that has been running for over two decades, with the aim of focusing on achieving good mental health across the UK. Hosted by […]

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

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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 [...]

Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

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24 September 2025 Comments Off

The internet promised us everything we ever wanted. A world of infinite knowledge, instant connection, and endless entertainment, all at our fingertips. Yet, in this new golden age of information, it has also given us [...]

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Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

28 July 2021 Comments Off

The Impending Controversy of Mandatory Vaccinations for Club Entry On 19 July 2021, at 00:01, nightclubs in England were able to reopen after more than a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, [...]

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Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

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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.) [...]

Boris Johnson’s New Cabinet: Who’s In?

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

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Boys’ takes center stage at the Barbican

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2021 Horoscope Overview: What to Expect

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Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

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Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

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Critical Overview: Wetware is a term that has been used to describe the merging of software, hardware, and biology in various ways over the years. Initially, it was used to draw a comparison between software [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

UK Working Class to Bear the Burden as Petrol Prices Soar

Energy Corporations Shedding Coal Assets as Public Demands for Clean Energy Grow

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

Unraveling the Mystery of the Caribbean’s Enigmatic People

Discovering the Beauty of the UK: 2 Unforgettable Road Trips

Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

Cannabis Cuisine: Discovering the Best Edibles on the Market