Food delivery apps serve workers’ exploitation right to our doors
The prosecution of e-bike riders for speeding is symptomatic of a wider problem of wealth inequality and a lack of worker’s rights. If you’ve been anywhere near a city in the last decade, undoubtedly you’ll have seen them. In Newcastle they’re often locked up or propped up on their...
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Why using Uber X Share might not be worth the hassle
Have Uber overlooked the safety of customers and drivers in order to make more money from earnings they’re already cutting by half? Chances are, if you work late, go out late, or, like me, have a tendency to be late, you’ve probably used Uber at some point or another. Launched in...
Trump’s anti-immigration strategy is leaving millions of people at risk
US President Trump has tightened immigration laws across the country, increasing ICE raids and giving agents free reign to arrest and detain anyone they deem ‘a threat’. Under his policies, immigrant communities face imminent risks of deportation, familial separation, and forced detention in inhumane facilities. Since the start of Trump’s...
EU criticised for enabling human rights violations of refugees
The European Union faces growing backlash for its role in refugee rights violations, as critics argue that its strict asylum policies and border enforcement contribute to the suffering of those seeking safety. Libya currently remains deeply divided and unstable amid ongoing political deadlock and militia violence. In 2021, the indefinite postponement...
Opinion – Brent’s tourist tax makes more sense than you’d think
Wembley’s three-million-strong crowds bring in noise, traffic, and little benefit to locals. Brent Council’s hotel levy is a smart and overdue response. Granted, Brent isn’t exactly the first place that springs to mind when you think of tourist taxes. It’s not central London and it’s certainly not the picturesque Cotswolds....
Why Lamine Yamal is in trouble for his birthday party
The footballer is under investigation for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism for his 18th birthday party. The incident raises serious questions about disability discrimination in 2025. When Spain’s footballing prodigy Lamine Yamal turned 18 last week, he marked the milestone in the way many young men might dream of: a...
Who will stop Israel from starving people in Gaza?
This week, world leaders condemned Israel for ‘drip feeding’ aid into Gaza, while humanitarian groups warned that widespread man-made famine – caused by the ongoing Israeli blockade – has reached critical levels. At least 115 people have already died due to famine and malnutrition, with impacted doctors and aid workers collapsing on the job. People are starving to death in Gaza while 6,000 trucks filled with food, medical supplies,...
First malaria treatment approved for babies
For the first time ever, treatment for malaria specifically designed for newborns and small infants has received regulatory approval, which is exciting for millions across Africa, where malaria remains a serious public health threat. Malaria remains a huge public health challenge, particularly throughout Sub‑Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization reported 597,000 deaths in 2023 from malaria, over 95% in Africa, with three‑quarters involving children less than five years of age....
No nation can fill the foreign aid void left by USAID
Months since the order was given, the gap left in foreign aid spending by the US is so vast that no other nation has been able to fill it, especially when most are redirecting funding to the defense industry. 4 months ago, the Trump administration moved to cut USAID spending. Spearheaded by what was once Elon Musk’s DOGE, the government was driven to reduce its overall expenditures and...
Response to the latest Barbie doll justifies its existence
Mattel’s new doll has Type 1 diabetes, marking another inclusive step for the brand. But response to the launch highlights a persistent lack of education around the disease – and the need to dismantle stigma. Mattel’s latest addition to its Barbie lineup, a doll with Type 1 diabetes, might seem like a small plastic step. But its release has quickly become a barometer for public understanding – or misunderstanding – of chronic illness. Unveiled...
