Thatcher’s Britain – Reform, ruin, or both?
Max Wild discusses how Thatcher affected the UK economy, and whether we still live in 'Thatcher's Britain'
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PCSO called to University Careers Fair protest, as police powers expand nationally
A police community support officer was called to a pro-Palestine protest outside the University’s STEM Careers Fair on Thursday, in a month that has seen an expansion of UK police powers to deal with repeat protests. The new powers, brought in on 5 October, were described by UK Home Secretary...
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Liverpool 1–2 Manchester United: Maguire header quiets Anfield as Reds manage fourth straight defeat
Harry Maguire headed the winning goal after Cody Gakpo had cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo’s controversial opener, condemning Liverpool to a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time since 2014. Maguire’s 84th-minute header sealed Manchester United’s first victory at Anfield since 2016, guiding in Bruno Fernandes’s teasing cross just six minutes...
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Is this a five star review I see before me? RSC’s Macbeth is ‘bloody’ brilliant
Leather jackets, frosted tips, Adidas trainers. We’re in a dark and smoky Glasgow pub and every man carries a knife in his pocket. The king’s crown takes its form as a gold signet ring. What could go wrong? On Macbeth’s October 21 press night, we settled into The Other Place’s...
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Rise in antisemitism at UK universities must be tackled, Education Secretary says
The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has urged universities to take stronger action against antisemitism, following reports of a sharp increase in incidents on UK campuses. Phillipson said that Jewish students “don’t feel safe”, and called on universities to “tackle this position of antisemitism” and ensure that campuses remain places where everyone can study without...
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What the Remembrance Day poppy means to me
November 11 1918, 11am. The end of World War I. The tradition of Remembrance Day began the year after, implemented by King George V and characterised by a two-minute silence. The poppy only became the official symbol of Remembrance in 1921, when it was adopted by the Royal British Legion and the first Poppy Appeal...
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The concerning rise of racial discrimination in football
It was a sombre evening for football and its community in England on 11 July 2021. Three young talented English players failed to hit the ball in the net during a nail-biting penalty shoot resulting in Italy winning the Euros. It was the same old story for England; memories of...
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is a record-breaking disappointment
Sam Capper reviews Taylor Swift's most recent release 'The Life of a Showgirl'.
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It’s funny and it’s horrifying: Humour and darkness in art
I wonder if I’m the only person who finds Andy Warhol’s 1976 series ‘Skulls’ to be mildly amusing. Warhol apparently became obsessed with the idea of death after being shot and critically wounded in 1968, leading eventually to the creation of the ‘Skulls’ series, containing six versions of the same skull,...
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The art (and aesthetics) of packing smart
Traveling is one of the most fun and genuinely character-provoking activities a person can engage in, especially for those lucky enough to have a reading week mid-term. However, without the proper travel gear in hand, the trip could very much be deteriorated. So, especially for those aiming to pack light,...
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The Art of Decay – The Photography of Gina Soden
Art which explores the theme of decay often encourages the viewer to question when life is most valuable. Some may argue that life is most celebrated and worthy at its physical or material peak, i.e. at its most commercially valuable. Others suggest, however, that the experience of life is more...
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Wiegman names Lionesses squad for October friendlies as Millie Bright bows out and new faces step in
St George’s park saw the Lionesses squad return for the first time since their summer success at the Euros on Monday, as Sarina Wiegman announced her 25 players last week. The squad brings some expected names such as respected veterans Keira Walsh and Alex Greenwood, as well as number 1...
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Will’s Word On Warwick: Meditations on Kasbah
Opinion Comedy Column ‘“What is a ‘Kasbah’? What do we mean by ‘meditate’? What is a word? Why do we breathe? These are almost all questions, but the biggest questions of all must be asked of Kasbah?” ...
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