Proposed beach BBQ ban and ketchup crackdown
Measures proposed by Brighton and Hove City Council on 18 March could outlaw single-use BBQs and ketchup sachets in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and pollution rates. Single-use BBQs…
Vaccination tensions slow down as EU sees the light
After a meeting held by the EU commission on 25 March, key EU leaders have stopped short from banning vaccine exports to both the UK and other nations, at least…
Kill The Bill protest tension builds as crowds gather at Brighton Police Station
Hundreds of protesters marched on Brighton police station on Saturday evening in a second local protest defying the new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. The demonstration was laced with…
Cummings criticises Department of Health Covid response, calls for inquiry
Dominic Cummings called the Department of Health a “smoking ruin” on 17 March over its handling of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and called for an investigation into “what…
Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Harry and Meghan
Words by Ellie Doughty Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Sunday garnered millions of views and covered allegations of racism inside the royal family, their…
UK festivals go ahead with uncertainty in 2021
The UK Government’s roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions, announced on 22 February, aims to have all social distancing measures lifted by 21 June at the earliest. The news has brought…
Piers Morgan leaves Good Morning Britain
Words by Robyn Cowie Piers Morgan has left Good Morning Britain following his controversial comments regarding Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Piers Morgan had been a…
Trial set for 4 accused of toppling Colston statue
Words by Ettie Langridge A trial will commence on December 13 for those accused of pulling down the Bristol Edward Colston statue during Black Lives Matter protests in the city…
Sarah Everard vigils end in disarray and arrest after police forces crack down on attendees
Words By Miranda Dunne Hundreds of women flocked to vigil locations on Saturday to pay respects for Sarah Everard, despite police forces banning events. The 33-year-old marketing executive went missing…
“Pitiful”: Proposed 1% NHS pay increase sparks backlash
Words By Luke Thompson In the 2021 Budget, the government has declared that large sections of NHS workers in England will likely receive just a 1% pay increase for the…
Plans to ease national lockdown revealed
Words by Luke Thomson On 22 February, Prime Minister Boris Johnson made his announcement for his “cautious roadmap” out of what is hopefully the last lockdown in England. The lifting…
University return uncertain for most after Covid roadmap announcement
Words by Jake Nordland The return of most university students to campuses and in-person teaching has been left uncertain after the government’s 22 February announcement on the easing of lockdown…
Government propose to appoint ‘Free Speech Champion’
Words by Ellie Deane On 16th February the Education Secretary announced tougher legal measures to support free speech and academic freedom at universities. The Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, warned of…
Reading and Leeds Festival 2021 to go Ahead!
Following the government announcing the timeline for the easing of Lockdown restrictions on Monday evening, it seems that the UK 2021 Summer Festival season may be happening after all.
Government calls for evidence from domestic abuse victims
Words by Miranda Dunne TW: This article contains reference to domestic violence. The UK government has released a call for evidence from those with “lived experience of or views on…
Man fined £25,000 over online review
Words by Lucy Evans Phillip James Waymouth had hired London based law firm Summerfield Browne for legal support, and after being dissatisfied with the service, had left a scathing TrustPilot…
Covid-19: New UK arrivals face potential £10,000 fine
Words by Grace Curtis On 9 February the UK Government announced the details of their new travel enforcement plans, that will come into effect on 15 February. When the program…
£50m added to universities’ funds to support students
Words by Aiala Suso On 2 February, the UK government announced an additional funding of £50 million for universities to help students facing financial difficulties due to the pandemic. This…
Plans for university return set to be announced
Words by Jake Nordland Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is expected to announce plans for the return of students to universities in England on 22 February. The upcoming plans are said…
Decolonising the curriculum: Proposed changes at University of Leicester cause controversy
Words by Ewan Vellinga The University of Leicester has received significant backlash around a proposal that could include staff being made redundant and certain modules being discontinued. Proposed changes would…