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Chef Gino’s Saucy Antics Turn Sour on Set

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House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK property market, with buyers looking for larger homes after being confined to smaller spaces during lockdown. Property website Zoopla suggests that this [...]
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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 [...]
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UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

Rank-and-File Police Officers Express Overwhelming Support for Vote of No Confidence in Home Secretary Priti Patel The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), which represents approximately 130,000 officers, has made a scathing announcement denouncing [...]

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PR was tough love these days. Yes, you most certainly could get anyone to do anything and everything for you, yet it was hard to make one a celebrity. Laura knew that her colleagues always […]

The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

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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 […]

Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

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Critical Overview: Chris Smalls is the leader of the Amazon Labor Union, an organization that emerged as a response to Amazon’s fiercely anti-union stance. Smalls, along with his friend and co-organizer Derrick Palmer, managed to […]

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 […]

UK Working Class to Bear the Burden as Petrol Prices Soar

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Unpacking the latest remote working trends

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2020, significantly impacted the global economy and forced many governments to institute massive quarantines, resulting in companies shifting to flexible or remote work setups. Consequently, remote work [...]

Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

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Critical Overview: The Venice Biennale has recently gained a great deal of attention, with both Golden Lions, the top honours at the event, being awarded to Black women artists for the first time in history. […]

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

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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 […]

Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

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Costs and Controversy Surrounding London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone Expansion The expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) is set to cost Transport for London (TfL) between £120-£130m by October, as revealed by London Mayor, Sadiq […]

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

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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 [...]

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

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of UK Cabinet Reshuffle The recent cabinet reshuffle conducted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received much attention, particularly in light of the expectation for increased diversity among the new cabinet members. [...]

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Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Ingredients: 2 cups of sushi rice2 cups of water1/4 cup of rice vinegar2 tablespoons of sugar1 teaspoon of salt1/2 lb of fresh tuna sashimi1 avocado, sliced1/2 cucumber, sliced1/4 cup of soy sauceWasabi pastePickled ginger Instructions: [...]

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Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

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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 [...]

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A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

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A Moment for change! Calling all creatives, disruptors, techies & original creators. Build it and they’ll come. Everything is ready all we need to do is create more compelling content, choose compelling pictures and spread [...]

Fine Dining on a Budget: Creative Menus to Enjoy at Home

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Meta ramps up US store openings to drive Metaverse agenda

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Critical Overview Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently announced the launch of its first brick-and-mortar retail store, the Meta Store. The store will offer a range of Meta’s physical products, including [...]

Chef Gino’s Saucy Antics Turn Sour on Set

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

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

Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

Suffolk Staycation: Embracing Local Tourism Amidst Global Crisis

Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access