Society


London student quits uni house for a boat

Being a student in London is tough. Sure there’s the nightlife, restaurants, galleries and more – but how are you supposed to enjoy any of it when you’ve got no money? Back in 2010, the…



Is the UK ready for snow?

Weather conditions this weekend have finally brought the true Christmas spirit in town. In fact, this is the “first snow” in London in almost five years. But is the country ready for the recent changes…


Where do we draw a clear line?

Last week, the Voice of London spoke with Anna Rowe, a mother of two who is running an online petition to pass a legislation tightening UK’s consent laws. The Clear Lines Festival is an annual…


Re-valuation Revolution

The world’s highest-rated Italian chef tackles food waste while reducing hunger and promoting social inclusion. “This place gives us something special: eating with dignity,” tells me Gianpiero, a young man who found himself homeless a…


Can we protect children from exploitation online?

Tech giants like Google assured the public that they will take effective action to prevent children being sexually abused online. But will it be enough to protect one of the most vulnerable groups in society?…



DIY guide to brighten up your winter blues

The subject of mental health in the UK is once again colouring this morning’s headlines. A government pledge to offer better mental-health services and support to schools has been announced, assuring a maximum waiting-time of…


Violent fight in central London

Early this morning, a fight broke out between a group of young men in one of the busiest streets in the capital. Police was called from a coffee shop at around 7am after a group, believed…


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