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Black and minority ethnic businesses need support to weather the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted underlying inequalities that ethnic minorities face in the UK. In England, both death rates and hospital admission rates are more than twice as high for Black people or people from a south Asian background than they are for white people. The poorer outcomes from COVID-19Continue Reading
Inside the politics of Keir Starmer’s decision to suspend Jeremy Corbyn from the Labour party
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the party, now led by Keir Starmer. Why was Jeremy Corbyn suspended from the Labour party? There has been some confusion over this point since the announcement that the whip had been removed from the party’s former leader on October 29.Continue Reading
Inside the politics of Keir Starmer’s decision to suspend Jeremy Corbyn from the Labour party
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the party, now led by Keir Starmer. Why was Jeremy Corbyn suspended from the Labour party? There has been some confusion over this point since the announcement that the whip had been removed from the party’s former leader on October 29.Continue Reading
COVID-19 is increasing poverty – but also support for tax rises to tackle it
Trussell Trust food banks have seen a huge surge in demand this year. HASPhotos/Shutterstock Poverty and inequality were already high and rising in the UK before the coronavirus hit. Now, the pandemic is creating an even greater gulf between those whose debts are increasing and those whose savings are growing.Continue Reading
A new laser technique designed to authenticate rare whisky could also detect disease
Shutterstock Whisky is big business in Scotland. In 2019, the golden liquid accounted for 75% of the nation’s food and drink exports, with a value of almost £5 billion to the Scottish economy. Iconic bottles have sold at auction for over £1 million. But if you are the lucky ownerContinue Reading
ISL 2020-21: ATK Mohun Bagan Take On Kerala Blasters In Opening Fixture, Schedule For First 11 Rounds Released | Football News
The number of games this season have been increased to 115, from 95 in the previous edition.© ISL The first 11 rounds of fixtures for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 were announced on Friday, marking the return of footballing action in India. The 7th season of the league willContinue Reading
Indian Premier League, CSK vs KKR: David Hussey Optimistic That Kolkata Knight Riders Can Reach Playoffs | Cricket News
IPL 2020, CSK vs KKR: David Hussey speaks during Match 49© BCCI/IPL Despite suffering a defeat against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor David Hussey said that the team is still breathing and is optimistic that his side can reach the playoffs. CSK defeated KKR by sixContinue Reading
Indian Premier League 2020, Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad Help CSK Overpower KKR In Dubai | Cricket News
Ravindra Jadeja hit sixes off the last two balls of the match to take Chennai Super Kings over the line against Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai on Friday. Incidentally, this victory and the positions of other teams in the points table meant that Mumbai Indians have become the first teamContinue Reading
Australia vs India: KL Rahul Ready For ”Responsibility And Challenge” As Vice-Captain | Cricket News
India and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul is confident to take the ”responsibility and challenge” as vice-captain of the Indian white-ball side for the Australian tour next month. Indian selectors on Monday announced the squad for ODIs, T20Is, and Tests against Australia. Rahul got the reward of hisContinue Reading
Hikikomori: understanding the people who choose to live in extreme isolation
Hikikomori live in a state of extreme and distressing withdrawal. Momentum Fotograh/ Shutterstock It’s pretty normal to sometimes feel like you want to hide away from the stresses and pressures of the outside world. In fact, shortlived periods of withdrawal can reduce acute stress responses and can help us overcomeContinue Reading