Queen Elizabeth II, the longest serving British monarch of 70 years, passed away on Thursday, 8 September, aged 96. Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen passed away peacefully, with her family gathered at her Scottish Estate, Balmoral Castle.
Category: Politics & Current Affairs
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Syria’s Hottest Export
Olive oil, cumin seeds, juniper berries, barley and cotton; Syria’s biggest exports, yet in the last decade it has been the country’s war documentaries which have shaken up the global consumer market.
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The Story So Far: A Brief Rundown of the Situation in Ukraine
There is a war in Eastern Europe that many are calling a threat to democracy. Ukraine is still facing Russian attacks, desperately defending itself despite invasion. Numbers of displaced families are increasing daily. Here is a rundown of what has happened so far. Darkness was looming over Ukraine for months prior to Russia’s invasion. The...
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Why is the Racial Wealth Gap Still Plaguing the US Economy?
To be a poor man is hard, but to be a poor race in a land of dollars is the very bottom of hardships. Why is the racial wealth gap still plaguing the US economy?
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UK Energy Crisis: What’s next?
One of the UK’s largest energy suppliers recently suggested that customers who couldn’t afford to heat up their homes eat “hearty bowls of porridge” to stay warm.
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The Reshaping of the BBC: Culture Secretary Freezes Licence Fee
Minister for Culture, Nadine Dorries, has announced changes to BBC funding where the broadcaster may face losses of £285 million by 2027.
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The Partygate Scandal: Sue Gray’s Busy Month
Partygate is an ongoing political scandal surrounding illegal social gatherings in Prime Minister's Number 10 office that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Carrot writer, Zainab Iqbal explains all of the events so far.
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‘A battle for the soul of America’: Joe Biden’s appeal to save democracy
The President marked the first anniversary of the Capitol riots by criticising his predecessor’s ‘web of lies’.
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Fast Fashion: Necessary or Nefarious?
Fast fashion posits the ever-important question of ethics versus affordability. For many, these two factors are mutually exclusive.
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Why Abolishing Online Anonymity Will Not Be For The Better
Imposing a blanket ban on online anonymity will only exacerbate problems for the vulnerable individuals and communities the law itself is seeking to protect.
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Night Tube: Are two lines enough?
The night tube is returning on Central and Victoria Lines in November after many demands and petitions from the public surrounding women’s safety at night. London’s night tube service will partially restart from the 27th of November after being suspended throughout the pandemic. Trains will run through the night on Fridays and Saturdays on Victoria...
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COP26: Our World Needs Saving
COP26 is fast approaching, and this year it is of pivotal importance for a world that needs saving.