Opening a can of worms: what idioms mean
Idioms are a dime a dozen when it comes to the English language. But what do they even mean? Well, we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. If you grew up speaking English,…
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Landlords boycott housing and homelessness charity Shelter
The Landlords Alliance, a newly formed landlord association “fighting against onerous tax and harmful, unnecessary regulations”, has set its sights on Shelter, a housing and homelessness charity. Larry Sweeney, founder and CEO of the Landlords…
The problem with mental healthcare in the UK
The waiting list for treatment never ends. Freddie Cocker came to terms with his mental health issues at the age of 21. He had depression, anxiety, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and chronic and obsessive overthinking….
Summer winter wonderlands
When temperatures drop, trips abroad made by UK residents soar. Here are three Southeast Asian travel destinations for a warmer winter. Bleak skies, drizzly winds, occasional bouts of snow — winters in London are always…
How likely is unemployment for you after graduation?
If you are having trouble finding a part-time job while in university, or a full-time job after graduating, it may have to do with your ethnicity. A report released by the House of Commons Library…
Is ‘catfishing’ a crime?
“I feel violated, mentally and physically, by what he did” said Anna Rowe, one victim of catfishing. Anna Rowe, 44, believed she had met the man of her dreams when she began speaking to a…
Every day is Espresso Day in the UK
We’re drinking 95 million cups of coffee a day — and there’s definitely a catch. It keeps us from tearing out our hair on our morning commutes and can help us live longer. While most…
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the disappearing high street
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are expected to generate a £7 billion total revenue from the UK. Experts have differing opinions on how this will affect the future of retail shops. Though Black Friday and…
Nearly 7000 under-25s are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
The main reasons for diabetes among young people are excess weight and obesity, concluded a report by the NHS. According to Diabetes UK, the figures are ten times higher than in previous years. However, with…
The kids are not alright
A new study shows that one in five young Brits struggle with mental health disorders. A report conducted by the NHS revealed that 16.9% of 17 to 19-year-olds showed symptoms of emotional, behavioural, hyperactivity and…