The commercial potential of Diwali is capturing the attention of the high street. Big brand retailers are cashing in by adapting existing products to promote sales of Diwali-themed goods. But little, if any, mention is being made of the festival’s religious nature, and that’s a problem. There might be noContinue Reading
George Canning, now the second-longest-serving prime minister of the United Kingdom. Thomas Lawrence, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY Liz Truss announced her resignation on October 20 2022, 44 days after taking office. The departure makes her the UK’s shortest-serving prime minister. But who did she replace to earn this undesirableContinue Reading
As Liz Truss stepped away from the lectern outside No.10 Downing Street after resigning as leader of her party, it probably occurred to her that her time as prime minister will have been only as long as the leadership campaign that got her there. When Boris Johnson walked away fromContinue Reading
Korchagin/Shutterstock Over 40% of UK parents put photos or videos of their children online. Showing just how prevalent online sharing now is, in June 2022 the word “sharenting” entered the Oxford English Dictionary, meaning when a parent shares news, images and videos of their children on social media. Parents engageContinue Reading
Liz Truss’s resignation as the leader of the Conservative party immediately triggers a contest to replace her as prime minister. After the turmoil of recent months, it has been decided that the contest will be short and sharp. Candidates will need the backing of 100 of their fellow Conservative MPsContinue Reading
Having suffered several weeks of setbacks in the field, Russia appears to have renewed its assaults on Ukraine’s major cities, mainly via missile and drone attacks. Despite protestations to the contrary from Kremlin ally Iran, there is growing evidence that Russia is using large numbers of Iranian drones. This includesContinue Reading
Digital nomads: ditch the office chair for a backpack. Jose Luis Carrascosa via Shutterstock Digital nomads who work as they travel are often attracted by a life of freedom far removed from the daily office grind. Many head to cities that have become known hotspots for remote workers. In thisContinue Reading
Only half of Ireland’s sewage was treated to EU environmental standards in 2021, below the EU average of 90 per cent, according to the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report on urban wastewater treatment. The report for 2021, released on Thursday, says Ireland has failed to comply with the requiredContinue Reading
It is how we use social media that can either benefit or negatively impact our mental health. Rawpixel.com | Shutterstock The recent inquest into the death of British teenager Molly Russell in 2017 has concluded that the 14-year-old “died from an act of self harm while suffering from depression andContinue Reading
There’s a fight brewing over how Hollywood stars can protect their identities. But it’s not just actors who should be paying attention.Continue Reading
