The current education system is failing to meet the diverse needs of young people and must be reformed to engage those not wanting to progress to university, Labour’s Andy Burnham has argued. The Mayor of Greater Manchester has claimed that a post-16 education system geared towards university progression was one...
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The Women’s Prize for Fiction and Nonfiction has announced its shortlist for both categories in preparation for the winner being announced on 12 June. Six novels from the world of fiction and six nonfiction books published between April 1 2024 and March 31 2025 in English are in contention for...
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Lucy Gibbons demonstrates that Erin LeCount's production and lyricism make her a stand out artist.
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There is a certain romanticism in the idea of solo travel – one person, one backpack, and the world at your feet. The notion of setting off alone, untethered from routine and obligation, is both exhilarating and terrifying. Some view it as an act of bravery, a declaration of independence...
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The gold and emerald squares of the once-inescapable Wordle puzzle no longer swamp our social media feeds quite as they did in January 2022, when The New York Times (NYT) acquired the game for a seven-figure sum and sealed its place in millions’ daily routines. Maybe the crushing humiliation of...
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A Government investigation is set to begin into claims that student loan fraud is being committed by individuals with no intention to study. There are at least six ‘franchised universities’ where allegations of fraudulent activity have been made, said The Sunday Times. These franchised providers are smaller colleges affiliated with...
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A cleanup operation of plastic has been completed along the North Norfolk coastline after a North Sea Collision occurred on March 10. Plastic nurdles, which are tiny plastic pellets used in manufacturing, were released when the container ship MV Solong collided with the anchored MV Stena Immaculate off the coast...
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Yoga and pilates are both celebrated forms of fitness which engage the whole body. They both offer participants a workout that is often less harsh on the body than lifting heavy weights or high-intensity cardio. However, understanding the difference between the two is important for recognising which might help you...
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Ever since his feature film debut in 1998, Christopher Nolan – in spite of numerous critical and commercial successes – has often been scrutinised for his treatment of female characters. Across a 27 year career, not a single film in Nolan’s filmography features a female protagonist, with women often relegated...
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An expenses claim made by Taiwo Owatemi, MP for Coventry North West, has been met with scrutiny, with questions raised over whether taxpayers should be footing a £900 ‘pet rent’ bill. The claim was made over a charge imposed by the landlord of Owatemi’s second home in London, which allowed...
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Soroosh Ghodrat analyses why young people in the UK are drinking less alcohol and its impact
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Joshua Keeble highlights six notable soloists who emerged following their time in a range of bands.
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Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President of Warwick University, has been honoured with the Coventry Award of Merit, alongside several other recipients. The accolade is given to those “who have shown dedication and passion to the support of the city of Coventry”. The award, launched in the 1960s, is a way...
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