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UK: Schools and Colleges;

UK Article: What is happening with schools and exams in England? Primary Schools : According to government guidance, from January, Primary Schools would remain closed until the 8th of March at the earliest date, With the exclusion of vulnerable students or those under a select category such as those with front line workers, pupils wouldContinue reading “UK: Schools and Colleges;”

Economic Impact of a Pandemic

Since the outbreak began on the 31st of December 2019, Stocks and shares have taken a large hit, and the value of pensions and ISAs have been greatly effected, This prompts many investors to fear that the impact of COVID-19 will effect the economy on such a large scale that governments will be incapable ofContinue reading “Economic Impact of a Pandemic”

Black Lives Matter

Following the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, Protests have erupted globally in solidarity and calling for justice in his murder and the murder of many other innocent black people by police officers. There are now protests in all 50 states in America and others in other countries, From these protestsContinue reading “Black Lives Matter”

Domestic Abuse in Lockdown

Following a lockdown in the UK beginning on the 23rd of March 2020, Calls to domestic abuse helplines have increased by 49%, In addition to this researchers at Counting Dead Women Project recorded 14 women and 2 children being killed during the first 3 weeks of Lockdown, This is the largest number recorded in thatContinue reading “Domestic Abuse in Lockdown”

What is the UK government doing to help Businesses during The coronavirus pandemic?

Due to the pandemic many businesses were forced or advised to close by The UK Government, without certainty on their futures, many such as restaurants despite closing physical stores, kept delivery services open, operating on websites such as deliver or their own delivery service. Supermarkets and essential service stores were kept open, and began operatingContinue reading “What is the UK government doing to help Businesses during The coronavirus pandemic?”

5G:Hauwei?

5G is a new fifth generation wireless technology that the UK government plans to roll out across the UK. The countries that currently have or plan to have 5g are South Korea,United kingdom,Germany and the United states. One of the main private companies capable of rolling out 5g is Huawei, many countries have banned HuaweiContinue reading “5G:Hauwei?”

The UK leaves the European Union?

Following A Conservative party majority win (365/650 seats won) on the 14th of December 2019, The United Kingdom ‘left’ the European union on the 31st of January 2020. The Brexit party marked the withdrawal from the European parliament by waving British flags, Many others marked the occasion with protests or parties such as, a projectionContinue reading “The UK leaves the European Union?”

War with Iran?

Is a third world war on the horizon? Following a drone attack on Maj.Gen. Qassim Suleimani, leader of the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guards Corps, authorised by President Trump, the attack killed the leader among others and has sparked speculation of another global catastrophe. President Trump has tweeted promising that if Iran retaliates, theContinue reading “War with Iran?”

Abortion in Kentucky

Abortion is defined as the legal termination of a human pregnancy most often performed in the first 28 weeks of pregnancy. Recently In America a series of laws have been discussed, restricting abortion in certain states, they were met with widely publicised protests involving women in red replicating the ‘Handmaids tale costumes’. Many of theContinue reading “Abortion in Kentucky”

What does the EU do for international trade?

What are trade deals? Trade deals are agreements signed between two or more nations, they determine the tariffs and duties that countries impose on imports and exports. The most common type of trade deal is preferential (a deal that involves a trading bloc that gives preferential access to certain products from participating countries.Examples include:The NorthContinue reading “What does the EU do for international trade?”