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Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: The Japanese conglomerate, Toshiba, has experienced a difficult week due to a series of unfortunate events, starting with the announcement that the Japanese government would not bail them out to prevent falling share […]

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 [...]
Politics

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

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.) [...]
Business

Elon Musk’s Bid to Acquire Twitter: Examining the Implications of Billionaire Ownership on Social Media and Society

Critical Overview: Elon Musk’s Proposed $44 Billion Buyout of Twitter Elon Musk’s recent agreement to buy Twitter for $44 billion marks one of the biggest leveraged buyout deals in history. Twitter, a 16-year-old social networking [...]
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UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

The Diminishing Black Lives Matter Movement in the UK Introduction: In this article, we will discuss the status of the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK, particularly after the peak of protests in the [...]
Culture

Turner Prize 2010

Turner Prize 2010, London, United Kingdom The good, the bad and the ugly The adage is well worn and familiar but in this year’s Turner Prize 2010, does it hold true? Perhaps a slightly reworked […] […]

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

North America

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 […]

Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

Culture

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Located within the Southbank Centre complex, the Hayward Gallery is a significant institution that is dedicated to showcasing contemporary and modern art. Along with other major art venues in the area such as […]

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 […]

Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

Technology

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: According to a new report by Gig Workers Rising, companies like Lyft and Uber are offering minimal assistance to the families of their employees who have been murdered on the job. The report […]

Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

Business

29 July 2021 0

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, […]

The Itch For More Zeros. Six Zeros is Simply Not Enough

8 June 2026 0

We have witnessed the death of modest aspiration. There was a time, perhaps late last century, when a comfortable suburban semi-detached house, an annual trip to the Mediterranean, and a fully paid pension were 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 […]

The Verdant Sanctuary: Cultivating Wellness through Green Wisdom

20 April 2026 0

In an age defined by digital saturation and the relentless “toil” of modern existence, our internal landscapes often mirror the cluttered, high-velocity environments we inhabit. We are increasingly aware of how the constant stream of […]

Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Friction

Culture

26 June 2026 0

Automated Muses We have entered a deeply strange, highly unstable cultural epoch where the act of creation has been compressed into a text box. Write a sentence, get a symphonic score. Click a button, generate [...]

Masters of the Menu: A Celebration of Culinary Craft, Culture, and Nutrient-Dense Heritage from the Restaurant to the Screen

Cuisine

22 May 2026 0

Food is the ultimate time machine. It is the only art form that engages all five senses simultaneously while telling the story of human migration, climate shifts, economic survival, and tribal identities. Long before modern [...]

News

French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Emmanuel Macron’s re-election victory marks a historic moment in French political history, as he is the first French president to win re-election while still leading his own government. However, despite his convincing victory [...]

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Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

28 July 2021 0

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, [...]

Cuisine

Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The Best Vegan Sandwich Combinations Many people struggle to find suitable sandwich fillings during Veganuary, as most classic sandwich combinations are based on meat and dairy. However, vegan sandwiches can be a joy [...]

In the Spotlight

Gilbert & George

by Culture Editor in Culture Comments Off on Gilbert & George

Whitecube (Mason’s Yd): 9th April – 12th May 2012 Free, Photo from gallery website. News cuttings A collection of medium sized mixed media pictures with evocative headlines and imagery. The exhibition is a series which […] […]

Tech

Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

Elon Musk’s Bid to Acquire Twitter: Examining the Implications of Billionaire Ownership on Social Media and Society

UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

Turner Prize 2010

A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

Rejection of the Right: Global Electoral Shifts and the Looming US Midterms

Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

Have We Reached Creative Saturation Point?