Month: May 2025

UK film and TV boom hides a crisis that threatens the whole industry – new report

Freelance work has become so precarious it risks pushing many out of the sector – without them the US finance that now dominates production could go too.

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Recent spy scandals reveal how western allies are increasingly unreliable friends

Spying is getting easier as the technology needed gets cheaper and cheaper.

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The Coin by Palestinian writer Yasmin Zaher wins the 20th Dylan Thomas Prize – an expert from the judging panel explains why

The Coin is a profound meditation on our our complicity in the destruction of another place and people.

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How to tackle new strains of potato blight and avoid another great famine

Dependence on a single crop is risky. When blight strikes vulnerable communities, the consequences can be devastating.

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The DIY guide to checking how well you’re ageing

Standing on one leg while brushing your teeth isn’t a full ageing check-up. Here’s why walking speed, brain flexibility and overall wellbeing score matter more.

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The UK might have accepted the idea of youth mobility with the EU, but it’s not happening any time soon

There’s still a very long way to go before anyone gets to use the scheme in practice.

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Why do protestors use disruptive, confrontational tactics? New research shows they’re not just a last resort

People who opt for disruptive protests are not acting out of desperation according to a new study.

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Labour governments have always struggled with immigration – here’s what Keir Starmer could learn from them

Starmer could have framed the same policies around a softer rhetoric, one that embraces multicultural Britain while making the case for reforming the labour market.

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