Stopping shopping? Why we should continue to buy online
Among calls for consumers to consider how their purchases will affect key workers, Noah Keate argues that we must consider the economic impact of not shopping.
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‘The New Abnormal’ review: seven years on, The Strokes are still cornerstones of millennium cool
The New Abnormal breaks The Strokes' seven-year silence with a burst of infectious pop-rock. And whilst their melodies may be borrowed, the album's energy is all their own.
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‘True History of the Kelly Gang’ is a riveting interpretation of the period piece
Edie Straight reviews The True History of the Kelly Gang, which stars a great ensemble cast and is directed by the same director of 2015's Macbeth
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Around the world in one kitchen: comfort food and happiness
With many of us finding we have more time on our hands, Emma Carrington explores the benefits of cooking. She talks about how it can bring families together and celebrate cultures from around the world while never leaving your kitchen.
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‘The Test’ offers fascinating insight into Australia’s revival
Stories of redemption are common in sport. Take David Beckham’s comeback from national villain, after his 1998 World Cup red card, to hero, with a stunning free kick as England captain to send his team to the 2002 World Cup. However, rarely have an entire team and organisation been so...
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Warwick University part of clinical trial to treat COVID-19 patients
The clinical trial is aiming to recruit 4,000 patients to aid research into alternative solutions to treating COVID-19, to reduce the need for treatment with a ventilator and improve patient outcomes.
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The Deal of the Century: will there be peace in the Middle East?
When faced with the nihilism pervading current discourse around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one struggles to imagine that a viable, peaceful solution is possible. Less than three decades ago there was strong optimism regarding the potential for an agreement. This optimism has since faded away, and in its place has emerged...
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We should be suspicious of Keir Starmer’s pledge to end tuition fees
Following the victory of Keir Starmer in the Labour leadership contest, Hannah Feeney argues his promise to scrap tuition fees will likely go unfulfilled.
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How will the EU coronavirus recovery plan affect the environment?
It is becoming increasingly clear that measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus have started to improve the condition of the environment. Indeed, New York has seen an estimated 50% drop in carbon monoxide levels, while in Venice a “unique biosphere” has started to appear. Given the positive environmental impact,...
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‘Cooking Mama’ saga reaches boiling point as IP holders seek legal action
The extraordinary tale of Cooking Mama: Cookstar continues as Office Create seek legal action against Planet Entertainment
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The fall and fall of socialism?
After facing four consecutive general election losses and with latest still fresh in mind, centrism seems to be making a return to the Labour front benches. Keir Starmer, newly elected leader of the party, takes what many are referring to as a “soft left” approach while aiming to unite the...
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The reasons a book can lose its reader
It takes a lot for Tom Wilson to put down a book; from cliché characters to over-complicated plots, he tells us what can make his reading experience unbearable
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Blocking out social media ‘smugsolation’
There is a growing trend on social media that revolves around some people showing off their privileged lockdown situations. Abbey Parker discusses how to block out the 'smugsolation' many of us are seeing online.
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