The government is set to unveil a “youth guarantee” scheme, seeking to reduce the number of young people out of work, and slash the benefits of those who repeatedly refuse to take up opportunities. It ...

During this busy time in the academic year, some students choose to tie this period with a bit of a health kick: this could include exercising, sleeping more, and perhaps most prominently, drinking ...

In February 2020, during the leadership race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn, Sir Keir Starmer recommitted Labour to its pledge of abolishing student fees. “Labour must stand by its commitment to end the ...

In the late 2000s and 2010s, we saw the rise in accessible handheld devices. Fast forward to today and most of us, especially students, have some form of smartphone enabling us instant access to a ...

The House of Commons has voted to legalise assisted dying, with 330 MPs voting in favour and 275 voting against. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was put forward as a Private Members’ Bill ...

With the holidays approaching, many of us are preparing for long journeys home or away, with plenty of spare time on or between trips. Whether you’re taking a train ride, or if you’re simply out and ...

Britain in winter is an exceptionally dull place. Too mild for snow, too wet for frost. Just mud and rain and grey: empty vistas for as far as your bleary, apathetic gaze could care to look. Is there ...

Winter is a love-hate season for me. The cold can be too overwhelming, but it also brings plenty of opportunities for fun. Whether you’re staying warm inside or braving the chilly outdoors, there are ...

The Swan Theatre felt appropriately festive during last week’s press night for RSC’s The Red Shoes. A deep crimson red illuminated the walls of the lobby and auditorium, setting an alluring tone for ...

Sally Rooney, the author often dubbed the first great millennial writer, is a cultural figurehead whose power is hard to reckon with. Many praise her abilities to relate uniquely to a generation who ...

The first thing that would draw a prospective viewer into watching Heretic is probably Hugh Grant’s name. Yes, the same Hugh Grant who made countless viewers swoon in classics like Notting Hill and ...

2021 and 2024 seem to have been the defining ‘years of movie musicals’, each releasing three to four adaptions throughout. However, these films have received conflicting levels of success with theatre ...