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FIFA Fracas: Gianni Infantino Seduced by Power

6 August 2026 News Editor 0

The corridors of international sports governance have long been fertile ground for the intoxicating allure of absolute authority. Power, when left unchecked, possesses a unique capacity to blind even the most calculating administrators to the […]

Is Football Truly Coming Home For English Football in 2026?

8 July 2026 News Editor 0

If you’re an English football fan like me, you’ll be used to the range of emotions, the highs and the lows like the vintage and vignetted memories of 1966 World Cups of England beating West […]

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UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

A Reflection on Ministerial Scandals and the Memory of the Major Government The recent scandal involving a Tory Cabinet minister and his alleged extramarital affair, publicized by tabloids, is evocative of the sleaze that tarnished [...]
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 [...]
Entertainment

The Sound of Silence: Success, Slurs, and the BBC’s BAFTA Blunder

When Involuntary Tics Meet Institutional Failure The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) were supposed to be the coronation of Sinners. Ryan Coogler’s Southern Gothic masterpiece, a film that deftly navigates the trauma of the [...]
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 [...]
British

British Prime Minister Kier Starmer Resigns

The Resignation of Prime Minister Starmer On the morning of Monday, 22 June 2026, the short-lived era of technocratic leadership came to an abrupt, unceremonious end. Standing before a damp Downing Street, Keir Starmer announced [...]

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

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18 July 2025 Comments Off

I find this latest update from Google & Alphabet quite interesting if not a little unsettling. The famous motto, later downgraded to mantra of, ‘Do No Evil’ has been removed in a recent update to […]

Is Football Truly Coming Home For English Football in 2026?

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8 July 2026 0

If you’re an English football fan like me, you’ll be used to the range of emotions, the highs and the lows like the vintage and vignetted memories of 1966 World Cups of England beating West […]

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

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The announcement by the Department for Health and Social Care that NHS staff in England will receive a three per cent pay increase has caused controversy. The decision came after an expected Commons […]

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 […]

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Djibouti, a small and arid desert country in eastern Africa, is overshadowed by its much larger neighbors, Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its size, Djibouti’s strategic location along the Red Sea and in close […]

Apple curbs Genius store recruitment amid downsizing

Critical Overview: Apple Inc. has reportedly slowed down its hiring process for certain retail positions, specifically for its Genius technical-support roles. The tech giant has informed some stores that it will not be filling Genius [...]

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

29 July 2021 0

The Comfort Eating Trend during Lockdown: An Academic Perspective The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures have brought about significant changes to our daily routines, including disruptions to work and school schedules, social isolation, and […]

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

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 […]

Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

18 May 2025 Comments Off

Author: Anastaseea Photographer: Benji Wilson London-based artist abs is steadily carving out a space for herself in the UK neo-soul and R&B scene, as she blends funk, hip-hop and electro-pop sounds in a way that […]

Fashion industry on the brink of transformation by Metaverse

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Fashion is an industry that has always been in flux, but recent technological developments have brought about new changes. One such development is the use of digital fashion, which is clothing that exists [...]

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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Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The tradition of Hanami or cherry blossom viewing in Japan has a long history dating back to more than 1,000 years. The Japanese cherry tree, sakura, which is popular all over the country, [...]

Entertainment

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

28 April 2022 0

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, [...]

Bakery

The End of an Era for Croydon’s Home Grown Bakery

7 July 2026 0

The sudden and dramatic collapse of Coughlans Bakery into voluntary liquidation is a stark reminder of today’s economic fragile realities. For decades, the high street retail sector has been treated by successive governments as a [...]

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Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

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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 [...]

FIFA Fracas: Gianni Infantino Seduced by Power

Is Football Truly Coming Home For English Football in 2026?

UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

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

The Sound of Silence: Success, Slurs, and the BBC’s BAFTA Blunder

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

British Prime Minister Kier Starmer Resigns

US and Germany Strike Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal to Counter Russian ‘Aggression’

Have We Reached Creative Saturation Point?

Navigating the Cultural Vortex of 2025

Unpacking the latest remote working trends