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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 […]

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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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    EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

    The beloved British soap opera EastEnders had a highly eventful Christmas with some shocking revelations, unexpected romance, a murder, and some blasts from the past, setting the stage for a highly-anticipated 2021. The executive producer, [...]
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    Tony Morgan: Some films (and videos) 1969 to 1973

    Thomas Dane Gallery: 09 Dec – 29 Jan 2012, Free, Photo from gallery website Background The work comprises a highly visual and stylised investigation into the heterotopic world of artifice created by the camera apparatus. […] […]

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    US and Germany Strike Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal to Counter Russian ‘Aggression’

    Critical Overview: US and Germany Agree on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline The United States and Germany recently announced an agreement on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which aims to address the strategic risks of [...]
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    Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

    Critical Overview The Bafta Television Awards are a highly anticipated event that celebrates the best television productions and performances of the year. The list of winners and nominees for the main categories at this year’s [...]
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    Jack Dorsey Speaks Out Against Potential Twitter Takeover, Highlighting the Need for Independent Social Media Platforms in a Digital World Dominated by Tech Giants

    Critical Overview Jack Dorsey, former CEO of Twitter, recently shared his support for Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform for $44 billion USD. Through a series of tweets, Dorsey expressed his belief that [...]

Experts Announce Best Diet for 2021

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Critical Overview: Every year, the U.S. News & World Report publishes a list of the healthiest diets to follow based on the opinions of a panel of health experts and nutritionists. In 2021, the Mediterranean […]

Next-Gen Consoles’ Influence on PC Gaming

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New Console Technologies for PC Gamers to Look Forward To PC gamers tend to be more interested in hardware launches from Nvidia and AMD, but there are good reasons to be interested in the new […]

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Bridget Riley, National Gallery

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24 November 2010 -22 May 2011, London, United Kingdom Situation Running from 24/11/10 – 22/05/11, the exhibition features a strong collection of Dame Riley’s recent work plus one retrospective piece, ‘Man with a Red Turban […] […]

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Martin Creed, Hauser Wirth

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Hauser and Wirth, 21 January – 5 March 2011, London, UK Mothers, 21 January – 5 March 2011 On view: ‘Work no. 1092, 2011’ – an oversized rotating neon sign of the word ‘MOTHERS’. The […] […]

PMs Relationship with Truth Questioned

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The Prime Minister’s relationship with truth is currently under intense scrutiny. There are concerns about his explanations surrounding the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat and about his incendiary comments during a lockdown. Downing Street […]

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

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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 […]

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The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

7 August 2025 Comments Off on The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

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 […]

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We’ve Always Had Strong Female Leads

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Right, let’s get into it. There’s a lazy conversation that’s been doing the rounds in film. The well-meaning but ultimately reductive chat about how we finally have strong female characters. It’s usually framed like this: […]

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Hormuz Straits Effects Global Market Oil Supply Chains

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The tectonic plates of global energy and commerce have shifted. Since the eruption of hostilites on 28 February 2026, the Strait of Hormuz has transformed from a vital artery of trade into a geopolitical tourniquet. [...]
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Spice Up Your Life

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To better understand the fire cracker that is the humble chilli one needs to look at its origins and how it came to be an essential part of the global diet. Human migration, colonialism, and [...]
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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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North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

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In a speech given during a military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to further develop his nuclear forces “at the fastest possible speed” and use them if provoked. His remarks suggest that [...]
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