It’s time to welcome Labour’s red-tape slash
Cianan Sheekey discusses why we should welcome Labour's regulation cuts to enhance economic growth
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Universities review transgender policies following Sussex free speech fine
Several universities have begun reviewing or removing transgender policies from their websites, following the record-breaking £585,000 fine issued to the University of Sussex for breaching free speech policies. The Office for Students (OfS) handed out the largest fine it has ever demanded of a university after it deemed Sussex had failed...
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A completionist’s guide to the Resident Evil Remake trilogy
100%ing the Resident Evil Remake (RER) Trilogy of RE2R through 4 was quite the undertaking. I’ve slain more Zombies, Lickers, Tyrants, and Las Plagas-infested cultists than I can count. I’ve memorised the layouts of Racoon City and the Salazar Estate like the back of my hand. And I’ve survived lethal...
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University of Lincoln in ‘state of anxiety’ over 285 prospective job cuts
The University of Lincoln is expected to make nearly 300 job cuts amid financial struggles across the higher education sector, drawing major criticism from trade unions. The university has admitted the need for a “significant new phase of organisational restructuring and reform”, which the University and College Union (UCU) told...
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Murder on the dancefloor: the death of the club economy
Cianan Sheekey discusses the reasons for and the consequences of the decline in the UK's nightlife industry
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Coventry MP’s £900 ‘pet rent’ claim prompts review into MP expenses
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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Hypocrisy and groupthink in sports culture: R.O.N. for VP of Sports
Student politics is rarely guided by logic, often centring around friendship cliques and established loyalties, with sparse policy or platform consideration. In several ways, it possesses traits many would attribute to politics generally, and just like politics, positive figures can still emerge, championing positive change. Yet, the baffling nature of...
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University of Cambridge granted legal injunction barring Israel-Palestine demonstrations on campus
Students and activist organisations have expressed anger after the University of Cambridge secured a high-court injunction preventing Israel-Palestine protests on parts of its campus. The injunction, which lasts four months, comes after the university failed to procure a similar legal blockade for a duration of five years at the High...
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How behavioural economics powers Aldi’s rapid growth
Cianan Sheekey discusses the exponential growth of Aldi and behavioural economics' influence on the supermarket.
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US applications for UK undergraduate study hit 20-year high as Trump takes office
UCAS admission data has shown that over 6,500 US applications were submitted this year to study undergraduate courses at UK universities in the 2025-26 academic year. Application rates to the UK have been growing in recent years, with this year’s total representing a 12% increase from 2024 and more than...
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Starmer’s tenuous balancing act with the US
Cianan Sheekey explains Starmer's difficult role in the delicate balancing act with the US over international politics and trade.
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Surge in enrolment on UK university courses by students in conflict zones, report finds
A recent report has revealed a significant increase in the volume of students in conflict-affected regions participating in courses run by UK universities. The newly-published report by the British Council aimed to explore UK involvement in international Higher Education Partnerships (HEPs), analysing what our educational institutions could do to further...
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The House of Lords: An institution beyond repair
“What about the history?”, the constitutional anachronisms proclaim whilst extolling the constitutional and cultural ‘brilliance’ of Britain’s unelected second chamber. But what about the present? The House of Lords has devolved into a political tool rather than a political asset, wielded by Prime Ministers to secure loyalty amongst the backbenches...
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