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Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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 […]

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

29 July 2021 Content Editor 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 […]

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

29 July 2021 Content Editor 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 […]

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Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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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Is Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer Ready for Voters to Listen?

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

The Difficulties of Leading the Opposition in UK Politics Leading the opposition in UK politics is widely regarded as the most challenging role, as several factors undermine the power and authority of the leader. Firstly, […]

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

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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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Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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 […]

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UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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 […]

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Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Ethereum London Upgrade on Track to Launch on August 4: A Critical Overview The forthcoming upgrade to the ethereum network, known as the London hard fork, is eagerly anticipated by the cryptocurrency community. The upgrade […]

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Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a significant crisis for businesses across the globe. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that almost 400,000 UK companies closed in 2020, with a further 250,000 […]

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    Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

    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 [...]
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    Al Pacino’s New Relationship with Younger Partner Raises Eyebrows and Fuels Discussions on Age Gap Relationships

    Critical Overview The media has been abuzz about the dating life of actor Al Pacino, who was recently photographed with a woman 53 years his junior. Noor Alfallah, 28, has been identified as his partner, [...]
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    Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

    Critical Overview: The Chinese government’s control of online content is backed by a sophisticated infrastructure of laws and censors, as exposed by Wen Yunchao. Censorship falls into two categories: public security authorities and internet police [...]
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    Fragile Island: Britain’s Economics Buffeted by Geo Political Conflicts

    The illusion of the “isolated island” has been shattered by the brutal realities of 2026. As the world grapples with a protracted, multi-theater conflict involving the United States, Iran, and the shifting alliances of the [...]
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    Saying No Last Orders on The Great British Pub an Institution and Icon We Should Protect

    The Great British Pub is not merely an exercise in hospitality; it is a canvas of national identity, an architectural subculture, and arguably one of Britain’s finest contribution to the art of social infrastructure. For [...]

Boris Johnson Declares War on Cancel Culture

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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 […]

Elon Musk’s tweets spark rise in Twitter shares

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Elon Musk recently acquired a 9.2% stake in Twitter, as announced in a filing on Monday. Musk’s purchase, which was worth $2.9 billion as of the end of trading on Friday, made him […]

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

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24 September 2025 Comments Off on Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, […]

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Devotion by Design: Italian Altarpieces before 1500

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6 June 2011 Comments Off on Devotion by Design: Italian Altarpieces before 1500

National Gallery: 6/6/2011 – 2/10/2011 Free, Photo from the National Gallery website. Religion and Art This exhibition serves manifold purposes it glorifies the exquisite, rich and ornate depictions of Italian alter pieces prior to the […] […]

2021 Diets Ranked: U.S. News & World Report’s Analysis

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29 July 2021 0

U.S. News & World Report recently released its rankings of the best diets for 2021, with the Mediterranean diet taking the top spot for the third year in a row. The DASH and flexitarian diets […]

Spice Up Your Cooking with the Nigerian Suya Meat Recipe

Exploring the Nigerian Street Food – Sizzling Beef Skewers Introduction: Nigerian street food is famous for its mouth-watering taste and aroma. The sizzling beef skewers are one of the most popular street foods in Nigeria, [...]
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    Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

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

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Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Dream Wife and Other Artists Perform at Latitude Festival 2021 Dream Wife’s guitarist, Alice Go, shared that the band had many dreams and nightmares about their first performance since January 2020. Despite her […]

Culture

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

18 May 2025 Comments Off on Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

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 […]

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Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The Sundance Film Festival is an important cultural event, which takes place every year in Park City, Utah. It is the most prestigious film festival in the United States and one of the […]

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Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

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24 September 2025 Comments Off on Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty
Hollywood, and the global film industry is built on a foundation of talent and star power that is unequalled. But sometimes, it’s the sheer, unshakeable presence of an actress that truly makes a character iconic. [...]

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

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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 [...]
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Unpacking the latest remote working trends

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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 [...]
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Unveiling Lockdown’s Top Wellbeing Trends.

29 July 2021 0
Analyzing the Trends: Mind, Body, and Soul in the Pandemic Era The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes in our daily lives, forcing us to adapt to new norms and cope with the distressing situation. [...]
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The Silicon Sovereign: Mapping the Hegemony of the Algorithmic Age

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By late April 2026, the question is no longer whether AI has arrived, but whether it has left any room for the rest of us to breathe. We are three and a half years into [...]
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Boys’ takes center stage at the Barbican

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A Critical Overview of BOYS: Exploring Masculinity through Collaborative Theatre BOYS is a theatrical performance that presents a fresh exploration of masculinity, using a collaborative and immersive approach to create an ethnically diverse ensemble of [...]
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