The link between vaccines and blood clots As the UK takes its first tentative steps back to normality and pub gardens open their doors for the first time since December, glasses are being raised around the country to the NHS vaccine rollout. Despite concerns being raised about the vaccine resulting in an increased chance of …
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In 1956 the closure of the Suez Canal resulted in international trade being brought to a standstill. The importance of Suez as a link between the Middle East, Africa and Asia meant that the global economy was reliant on vessels being able to pass through freely. In 1956 two thirds of the oil used by …
When Rishi Sunak sets out his Budget on Wednesday, his credentials as Chancellor will undergo their first real public examination. He is faced with the unenviable task of overseeing the UK economy’s recovery from the third national lockdown, with the economy having been in various stages of closure for almost a year. The country’s finances …
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When the news broke on Christmas Eve that Boris Johnson and his negotiating team had agreed a Brexit trade deal, there was a mood of celebration in government. This was accompanied by the relief of much of the public, as a dreaded no-deal Brexit finally seemed to have been avoided. Keir Starmer’s confirmation that the …
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Over the last few months we have learned that people hate being boxed in. We have been stuck indoors for much of 2020, and are still having to adjust to our lives being regulated more closely. Obviously, these are necessary sacrifices for the good of the population. However, people are also finding themselves unnecessarily locked …
The way we are educated about our past is always a contentious issue, never more so than over the past year. Our shared past shapes our views and behaviour, which makes it vital that we understand it. Yet both sides of the political divide feel that ideology influences the issues which are covered in school …
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With so much debate surrounding how we view our history, it is difficult to know what to think.
And that is exactly how it was intended to be received.
The events of recent weeks have proved, if it was ever up for debate, that the American policing system is not fit for purpose. The latest in a string of racially-motivated killings, and the response to the subsequent demonstrations, should have been enough to convince anybody to steer clear of a similar justice system. Anybody …
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Lockdown has had an effect on all aspects of British life, with everybody having to make sacrifices to get through the present crisis. Workplaces around the country have been forced to adapt so as to allow their employees to work from home, with the internet playing a key role in this. Parliament is no exception, …
The current coronavirus pandemic is causing disruption to normal life which, for many people my age and older, is unprecedented. Already we are seeing public events, sporting fixtures and even blockbuster films being postponed or cancelled due to the threat the virus would pose for public gatherings. Italy, France and the Republic of Ireland were …
COVID-19: A chance for social media to show worth? Read More »