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Street Iftar
June 06th, 2019
Street Iftar to fight Islamophobia
topics:Humans
by:Federica Tedeschi
Thousands of people of all faiths broke the fast together during a buzzing Street Iftar event in North London.
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british army recruits
February 19th, 2019
The British Army’s market­ing needs a 2019 wake-up call
topics:Humans
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What are we saying about new voters and young adults by essentially calling them to arms by telling them off for being selfish?
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UK univsity
January 08th, 2019
Excel spreadsheets and walkie talkies
topics:Technology
partner:Screen Shot
Do we stuck in a limbo between a past of steady promotions and less competition and a bright future of universal pay, four day weeks and automation?
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youth employment uk
June 08th, 2018
Stuck at the start: breaking the avocado toast myth
by:Shira Jeczmien
As the Trade Union Congress celebrates 150 years in the U.K., it is tackling a generational pay gap that has increased by 50% over the past two decades.
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Sajid Javid
May 05th, 2018
The U.K.’s 'compliant environment' is handed over to Sajid Javid
by:Shira Jeczmien
Will newly appointed Home Secretary redeem the hostile immigration rhetoric championed by May and Rudd?
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mental health uk
March 09th, 2018
Neglect of mental health patients surges in UK
by:Shira Jeczmien
A new investigation reveals negligence in care of mental health patients within the NHS could have been the cause behind 271 people.
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millennials UK
July 31st, 2017
Generation Snowflake: Challenging UK’s mental health system
topics:Humans
by:Shira Jeczmien
Mental ill-health is a widespread problem among young people. Where are they meant to seek help?
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uk efficient housing
March 07th, 2015
Super-efficient straw-bale houses are now a reality in the UK
topics:Nature, Economy
by:Itai Lahat
When conventional houses are built and habitable, their constant use of energy for electricity, heating and cooling, is making them responsible for [...]
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BRITAIN BOMBINGS
February 26th, 2015
Are you us or them? A misleading understanding of loyalty.
by:Murat Suner
Have you ever been asked whether you are loyal to your country? Muslim people in Great Britain have been now. A BBC survey found that “95% of [...]
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Photos of Snowden, a contractor at the NSA, and U.S. President Obama are printed on the front pages of local English and Chinese newspapers in Hong Kong in this illustration photo
June 06th, 2014
Snowden: one year on
by:Vanessa Ellingham
One year has passed since media outlets first began publishing details of NSA contractor Edward Snowden's revelations, exposing an uncomfortable picture of mass [...]
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Editors ́ Picks

brazil children right
17.Sep
Protecting kids in Brazil by dismantling the council for children’s rights?
byEllen Nemitz, Curitiba
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democracy
16.Sep
Is global democracy on trial?
byBob Koigi, Nairobi
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pakistan election
15.Sep
Elections are the way out of war in Afghanistan; not an option
byShadi Khan Saif, Kabul
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ocean plastic
September 17th, 2019
An ocean of plastic
topics:Nature
by:Federica Tedeschi
Plastic carrier bags use in the UK has fallen by 90% since the 5p charge was introduced, according to a report published in July.
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Zimbabwe lobola
September 12th, 2019
The case of the Zimbabwean lawyer who wants lobola (bride price) culture banned
topics:Humans
by:Cyril Zenda
A Zimbabwean lawyer and women rights activist, Dr Priccilar Vengesai, has started a campaign to bring an end to the payment of lobola (bride price).
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old techies
September 10th, 2019
Senior Planet, the tech-themed community centre that turns seniors into techies
topics:Technology
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We live in an ageist society.
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deforestation
September 09th, 2019
Change.org petition pressures Canadian mining company to halt deforestation in Turkey
topics:Nature
by:Yair Oded
Canadian mining company threatens to destroy one of Turkey's most precious forests. A Change.org petition urges it to reverse its course.
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