Inflation hike hits youngsters hardest
It’s one of the most boring words you will hear in the news more often than not and always seems to mean doom and gloom: inflation. In fact, higher inflation directly affects one age…
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Green light has been given on post-Brexit trading
European council president, Donald Tusk, on Friday gave a “green light” to post-Brexit trade discussions. In a tweet he said: “Brexit conclusions adopted. Leaders green-light internal EU27 preparations for 2nd phase. #EUCO”. Though a “green…
UK customers left out of pocket thanks to phone network companies
Greedy mobile phone network companies rip off customers with hidden costs, warns Citizen watchdog. Citizen Advice, the leading consumer charity in the UK, found that three out of four leading mobile phone network services have…
Brexit’s Effect on Travel
Considering the obvious effects Brexit will have on the United Kingdom’s involvement with the European Union, British travel will undoubtedly be affected. British citizens will not need visas to travel into the EU though they…
The ultimate braingasm with tingling sensation: ASMR
Thanks to the Internet, now there is an easy, mentally healthy way to relax that fits people of all ages. Introducing, the tingling sensation on your head called Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response or ASMR. Reporter:…
Londoners facing chaos due to Southern rail strike
Reporter: Micaela Kolischer Southern rail has announced a number of strikes, after the network halted on December 13th. Bosses of the rail service agreed to have a meeting with unions, hoping to settle the disagreement,…
Not Such a Joke After All? XFactor Boys Set For Big Things
The story of how I ended up partying alongside X Factor ‘joke’ duo Bradley and Ottavio, Nicole Scherzinger and Sam Smith. Reporter – Chrys Salter Interestingly enough, when I pictured my Saturday night out in…
Academies have ‘zero evidence’ of raising achievement
‘Academies are a waste of public money’ – says leading UK Head Teacher, raising questions over their existence in the first place Reporter – Chrys Salter We all know of that one school in the…
Ofsted ‘Uncomfortable’ To Downgrade Outstanding Schools Despite Declining Performance DatS
More than 30% of ‘outstanding’ secondary schools in England were kept at the same inspection grade in their follow up Ofsted inspection, despite seeing a “significant deterioration” in their academic performance, a new analysis has…
Go local to watch your football
When students get a day off from college or university work most want to relax. Watching football on the weekend is a great way to relieve any stress. But some students are unable to see…