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

7 August 2025 content editor Comments Off

Are you ready for an adventure that will awaken your soul and fill your photo album with breathtaking memories? Cast aside the familiar European city breaks and discover the magnificent, sun-drenched continent of Africa. Far […]

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Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

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

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 [...]
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A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

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 [...]
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Margot Robbie to Star as Barbie in Upcoming Live-Action Film, Sparking Controversy and Conversations on Beauty Standards in the Entertainment Industry

Critical Overview: The iconic Mattel doll, Barbie, will soon be brought to life on the big screen in a live-action movie directed by Greta Gerwig, featuring Margot Robbie in the lead role. The teaser image [...]
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Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

Adapting to New Realities: The Future of Conferences Critical Overview In-person conferences have long been favored by entrepreneurs as a place to meet and network with like-minded people. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this traditional format, [...]

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the performing arts industry, leading to the closure of venues, cancellation of shows and significant financial losses. In recent months, there has been an […]

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

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29 May 2024 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 […]

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 […]

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

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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 […]

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is known for its resilience against wars, diseases, and political turmoil, but the pandemic has forced its indefinite suspension, greatly affecting the city and its residents. Since its inception […]

Experience the Excitement: Rio Carnival 2022

Critical Overview Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is a renowned event that showcases a culture of joy, flamboyance, and sensuality. It is an annual tradition that attracts tourists from all over the world, generating substantial revenue [...]

Android 13 Beta Release Reignites Big Tech Debate

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 […]

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

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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 […]

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

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Critical Overview: Drake’s OVO Fest Surprise Guests On August 5th, Drake brought out a plethora of surprise guests during his OVO Fest performance, including Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Despite Cardi B’s set being […]

The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

The protracted conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is a deeply entrenched geopolitical struggle, rooted in competing historical narratives, religious claims, and national aspirations. Its origins stretch back millennia, with both Jewish and Arab peoples holding [...]

UK Faces Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Shortage: Causes and Consequences

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a game-changer for many women going through menopause. It helps alleviate the often-debilitating symptoms that can make life feel like a never-ending battle with hot flushes and night sweats. So [...]

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

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 [...]

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The Gigawatt Question: Is Meta’s AI Mega Data Centre Proposal a Leap Forwards or Backwards

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The AI Illusion: Is “Artificial Intelligence” Just a Buzzword for Billion-Dollar Bets? Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, not content with merely shaping our social realities, is now embarking on an ambitious, perhaps audacious, quest: the construction of [...]

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

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Discovering the Far East

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Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

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Asus Unveils Quirky New Hotdog-Shaped Monitor, Raising Questions on the Role of Design in Technology and Consumer Preferences

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UK Implements Production Control Measures to Ensure Fair Distribution and Preserve Resources

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Critical Overview: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused concerns over the supply of sunflower oil, which has led to supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons, and Waitrose limiting sales. The Kantar monthly review of supermarket sales [...]

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

Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

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

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

Margot Robbie to Star as Barbie in Upcoming Live-Action Film, Sparking Controversy and Conversations on Beauty Standards in the Entertainment Industry

Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

UK Working Class to Bear the Burden as Petrol Prices Soar

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

The Ultimate Guide to Nurturing Your Mental Health

Predicting the Top Global Food Trends for 2022