2022 was a record-breaking year for the UK publishing industry, with almost 700 million physical books being sold. That’s the highest ever recorded. This comes as a surprise due to the increased cost […]
Figures show reading is ‘cool’ again
Millions waiting on Cost of Living payments
Millions who were expecting a cost of living crisis payment today were left unpaid as the government said it could come as late as May 17. The first of three payments, starting […]
UK government to give out 1 million free vapes
6.6 million people in the UK smoke – but the government is aiming to cut this in half before 2030. The UK government revealed their new ‘swap to stop’ scheme in April, which […]
Families “worried about kids” as interest rates rise 11th time
The Bank of England has increased interest rates from 4% to 4.5% for the 11th time in a row. The interest rise is lower than initial predictions after last year’s mini budget, […]
Strikes: Vice Chancellor Will Take A Pay Cut
By Paris Maben-Hume and George Cooke The Vice Chancellor will be taking a voluntary pay cut as part of cost saving schemes introduced at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Staff received […]
The Future of British Farming is … Vertical?
By Emily Goodwin The largest vertical farm in the world is due to start producing food in the Spring of 2023 in Easton, Norfolk. Image by Emily Goodwin The £25 million building […]
“When it comes to human rights, we shouldn’t turn a blind eye”
The Qatar World Cup kicked off less than a week ago and it has not been without controversy. Firstly they banned alcohol sales around stadiums. Prompting one of their sponsors to tweet […]
The Premier League: has it been good for supporters?
This season marked the 30th birthday of the Premier League — the most watched sports league in the world, beating out other football leagues and rival sports such as basketball, baseball, and […]
Queen Elizabeth II: Tributes Across Norwich
By Paris Maben-Hume and Jamie Bryson (cover photo credit: The Royal Family) Tens of thousands of people from Britain and all over the world have been paying tribute to Her Majesty The […]
The Gloucester – Historical Context
What was so important about this ship and why did Julian and Lincoln Barnwell spend four years diving to find 17th Century ship the Gloucester? The ship ran aground on the sandbanks […]