There is a new sheriff in town, and his name is the Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO). What exactly is the UWO? In short terms, it is a new policy launched by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in order to combat financial crime by requiring people who spend lots of foreign...
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Doctor Who returns to earth in the latest instalment in Jodie Whittaker’s first season as the Doctor, and it’s another strong episode in what has been an excellent season so far. Finally returning her companions home, the Doctor discovers a growing spider problem in Sheffield, linked to a hotel that...
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There is a new college opened by the state in China which is focusing on teaching how to brew baijiu, a famous local spirit.
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With reading week fast approaching and many already planning to travel over winter break, what better time for a practical guide on how to explore Northern Europe’s finest offerings in a way that won’t eat into your overdraft? Whether you’d prefer a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a historic tour of...
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Edward Stephens explores the new definition of the kilogram.
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Lauren Turner reports on research from Kyoto University which has found a way to make sperm and egg cells from skin cells.
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Lydia Carter explores the misinformation and confusion surrounding climate change in Trump's America.
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Jacques in Shakespeare’s As You Like It proclaims, “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” Over the centuries it seems that the roles of plays have been taken on by different players in reality: Shakespeare’s tyrants are chillingly mirrored by our world leaders, political...
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The season of fear and frights is upon us again – it’s time to dust off your costumes and go for a bit of trick or treating. For many of us, the costs linked to Halloween don’t go beyond double figures – a bit for your outfit, some sweets (if...
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Student sports clubs and societies continue to organise ‘initiation ceremonies’ for freshers despite them being banned and disciplinary action for those involved, an investigation has revealed.
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While the nation may still be holding onto hope of football returning home in 2022, Chelsea Football Club’s owner, Roman Abramovich, has made it clear – antisemitism is not, ever. Following a new campaign, “Say no to antisemitism”, Chelsea has emphasised their core values- there is no place for antisemitism...
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The manner in which poetry is taught in schools is, on the whole, detrimental to the way in which poetry is perceived by society. A Social and Behavioural Sciences study led in 2012 determined that “the experience of the teachers of literature shows that poetry is one of the least...
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Anne-Marie Waters, erstwhile Labour member and now leader of For Britain, is certainly a controversial figure. A lot of her statements are no doubt offensive and wrong. But when I see her described as “white supremacist, Islamophobic, transphobic, anti-Semitic [and] far right”, I can’t help but think that the dialogue has...
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