Finance

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

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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 […]

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Navigating Nationalism, Populism, and Anti-Immigration in the UK

In an age where the scribble of a pen can repeal a law or statute, it can also condemn tens of thousands to starvation, the global political landscape is shifting with unnerving speed. The rise [...]
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Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

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 [...]
Central Africa

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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 [...]
Cuisine

Study reveals downfall of nation’s beloved ketchup

Critical Overview: The topic of condiments is an interesting one, as it is a reflection of the changing tastes and preferences of consumers. The popularity of certain condiments can be influenced by a variety of [...]
Culture

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

Critical Overview: Analyzing the Need for Innovation in Architecture The COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have forced us to question the role of architecture in society. Architecture needs to evolve to meet [...]

Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Boris Johnson Declares War on Cancel Culture

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The UK government plans to address the issue of cancel culture by introducing the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill. The legislation aims to ensure free and open debate on university campuses in […]

Revolutionize Dessert with this Cupcake Recipe

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

This recipe provides instructions for making cupcakes with buttercream frosting. The recipe specifies the required ingredients and steps to be followed to create the cupcakes. The instructions include a step-by-step guide, including preheating the oven […]

Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

This recipe presents a chicken stew with red lentils, tomato, and berbere spice blend, a prominent ingredient in Ethiopian cuisine. The recipe includes step-by-step instructions for preparation and cooking using a slow cooker, along with […]

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 […]

Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

A Critical Overview of Will Smith’s Altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars The 94th Academy Awards ceremony was marred by an altercation between Hollywood actor Will Smith and presenter Chris Rock. Rock made a [...]

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

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Critical Overview: According to the building society Nationwide, UK house prices experienced a growth rate of 7.5% in 2020, the highest in six years. The prices were 5.3% above the level prevailing in March, indicating […]

Less Than Half of Britons Understand Credit Scores

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TSB research reveals confusion around credit scores A recent study by TSB has shed light on the misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding credit scores among UK consumers. The study found that a mere 46% of Britons […]

A Brief History of Grime Music

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Critical Overview: Grime Music – An Urban Phenomenon Grime music, originating in the early 2000s from the east London council estates, was initially dismissed by many as alien music, with lyrics in an incomprehensible language. […]

Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Must-Try Sri Lankan Dishes Introduction Sri Lankan cuisine is renowned for its unique and complex flavors that reflect the country’s history and multicultural influences. The following are some of the must-try [...]

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

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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 [...]

Technology

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

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Critical Overview: The European Commission has launched two initiatives aimed at reducing the EU’s reliance on foreign technologies by bringing together industry, member states and other organizations to co-invest in semiconductor and cloud and edge [...]

Travel

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

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The coronavirus pandemic has brought the Rio Carnival to a halt, which has been celebrated for more than a century and continued even during the Spanish flu pandemic and both World Wars. Despite labor strikes, [...]

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Labour’s First Year: A ‘Horribilis Annus’ in the Making?

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The Honeymoon’s Over: Labour’s Stuttering Start to Power Twelve months ago, the Labour Party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, swept into power on a wave of public disillusionment with the previous [...]

Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

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World Cup 2022: Schedule, Expectations, and England’s Prospects

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Your Ultimate 10-Country Bucket List: Fulfil Your Wanderlust!

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Revolutionize Dessert with this Cupcake Recipe

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Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

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

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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 [...]

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

Navigating Nationalism, Populism, and Anti-Immigration in the UK

Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Study reveals downfall of nation’s beloved ketchup

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

The UK Pendulum Shifts Further to the Right?

China’s Covid Nightmare Continues: Is the World Doomed to Repeat 2020?

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

Havana’s Nightlife: Top Bars, Clubs & More