The rise of contactless payment
Simona Valeviciute looks at the advantages and disadvantages of contactless payment and whether it is right for the limit to rise to £100.
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Is Klarna a delightful or dangerous financial service?
In a collaboration with The Boar Finance, Simona Valeviciute discusses the benefits and hidden dangers of 'buy now, pay later' banking systems like Klarna.
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How can feminism help solve the climate crisis?
The United Nations Women have said that to tackle the climate crisis the world must adopt a more ‘feminist approach’. A spokesperson said: “As early adopters of new agricultural techniques, first responders in crises, entrepreneurs of green energy or decision-makers at home, women are agents of change who must equally...
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The future of dance
Carlos Acosta recently stated, "there's a danger we'll lose a whole generation of dancers" Simona Valeviciute investigates this further.
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Exploring the harmful impact of social media filters on body image
Simona Valeviciute discusses the recent #Filterdrop campaign and the harmful impact filters can have on our societal and personal perception of beauty.
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Making Valentine’s Day special during lockdown
Simona Valeviciute discusses some of the ways we can all make our Valentines Day special, whether it be online or in lockdown with your partner.
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Do cats really love milk?
Whether you are a cat person or not, I’m sure you are well aware of the traditional image of a cat drinking milk. In fact, many people believe that milk is good for cats and that they may even need it. However, this is far from the truth – most...
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Why is Unicef feeding the UK’s children?
A domestic emergency response has been launched in the UK by UNICEF to help feed the children worst affected by the Covid-19 crisis. According to the UN, the Coronavirus pandemic was the most serious crisis faced in the UK since the Second World War. As stated by the Labour Party,...
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Tokyo state of emergency casts Olympic Games in doubt
The Olympic Games are set to begin on 23 July 2021 after they were postponed due to the pandemic. Back in September, Japan’s Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto claimed the games will go ahead “at any cost”. However, with Japan declaring a state of emergency amid a rise in Covid-19 cases,...
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Will Veganuary be more popular in 2021?
As we venture through Veganuary once again, we see a rise in the participants each year. Simona Valeviciute discusses the increase in overall success of Veganuary this year
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What is climate activism burnout?
Simona Valeviciute discusses climate burnout, how to spot it and how to avoid it.
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Online scams and how to avoid them
Simona Valeviciute looks into types of online scams and how to avoid falling victim to them.
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How ethical are posthumous album releases?
Simona Valeviciute explains the argument over whether releasing material after an artist's death is an act of respect, or a soulless money grab.
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