One of the most immediate consequences of conflicts and crisis is often displacement, as people seek safety. The crisis in Ukraine means substantial numbers of people may flee the country to seek refuge overseas. It’s difficult to predict how many Ukrainians will seek asylum in the UK. This will dependContinue Reading
T he Peaky Blinders are back – and Steven Knight’s tale of Brummie gangster life in the inter-war period looks set to reach a blood-soaked crescendo in the BBC drama’s sixth series, which marks the final chapter for the disturbingly dysfunctional Shelby family. After season five’s dramatic conclusion, the questionContinue Reading
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its mask guidance on Friday, allowing most people to ditch their face coverings as long as Covid-19 hospitalizations in their communities remain low. Under the new CDC guidance, people are advised to wear masks in public areas indoors, including schools, when there’sContinue Reading
STILLFX / Shutterstock In the 1950s, the UK government formed a committee to investigate fears of a homosexual “problem” in Britain. This was partly sparked by a series of scandals, including the exposure of a Soviet spy ring of homosexual and bisexual men at the heart of major cultural andContinue Reading
THE CENTERS for Disease Control and Prevention announced a new recommendation to remove indoor mask guidelines on February 25, 2022. The announcement came as the CDC and the Biden administration faced pressure to ease restrictions for those who have received protection from Covid-19. Getty People stroll in Central Park inContinue Reading
Natalia Mels/Shutterstock The coronavirus has had many impacts over the past two years – including, it seems, on periods. Many people have reported disturbances to their menstrual cycles, some noticing changes after catching the virus, others following vaccination. For some, disruptions didn’t follow either, but were still noticeable. But beforeContinue Reading
trekandshoot/Shutterstock Many of us may find we have acquired too many possessions that clutter our living spaces, but refuse to part with things “in case we might need them”. Although having too much stuff is something many of us can relate to, for some people, a persistent difficulty parting withContinue Reading
THE greatest show on turf is just around the corner. So why not whet your appetite and swat up on your form before the flag is dropped at the Cheltenham Festival? 2 Johnson has won the Gold Cup on the likes of Native RiverCredit: PA Come and hear the viewsContinue Reading
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reveals a change in the approach of the Russian armed forces, as well as an uncompromising political approach. This reflects lessons learnt from military operations over two decades and observing others. The Kremlin has used its military power on a number of occasions since 1991 toContinue Reading
MAX VERSTAPPEN is set to sign a new deal with Red Bull but will still be making less than Lewis Hamilton, reports suggest. Verstappen ended Hamilton’s four-year reign as Formula One champion with a controversial season-deciding victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December. 2 Max Verstappen is setContinue Reading
