Why don’t Gen Z want to be managers?
New research suggests young people in the workforce are actively avoiding management roles. The trend is so widespread it has been labelled ‘conscious unbossing’. What’s causing it? For a long time, becoming a manager within a successful company was one of the most common career aspirations young people had. Achieving this...
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Khaby Lame appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
The world’s most-followed TikToker, Khaby Lame, was recently appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador advocating for children’s rights and addressing pressing humanitarian issues. UNICEF officially announced Lame’s appointment during an event in Dakar, Senegal, describing his journey from humble beginnings to a global icon - highlighting the spirit of...
Why has UK shoplifting reached a record high?
At a time when many Brits can’t afford to support themselves or their families, is it any surprise that in-store theft is on the rise? The news cycle seems to be preoccupied with updates regarding grocery prices and cost of living surges. Only yesterday I looked at my phone to...
Is the high cost of living diminishing our romantic prospects?
Now that everything costs more than it ever has, are our romantic relationships more impacted by class than those in a Jane Austen novel? If you’re at all aware of Jane Austen, even if you’ve never read one of her novels, I won't be giving away any spoilers by revealing...
Why did South Sudan ban social media recently?
Last week, the South Sudanese government imposed a social media ban in an effort to curb the circulation of violent content related to the ongoing violence against its nationals living in Sudan. South Sudanese authorities gave a 30-day ban on social media to control ongoing tensions between South Sudan and...
Opinion – ‘What I Eat in a Day’ videos are entirely unappetizing
The trend of sharing our daily meals invites harmful diet tropes, unhealthy comparisons, and a general disillusionment with food. So why can’t we escape ‘What I Eat in a Day’ videos? There’s a peculiar flavour to modern voyeurism, and it comes in the form of meal vlogging. Otherwise known as ‘What...
Exploring France’s new controversial immigration bill
The contentious bill introduces stricter regulations coupled with controversial statements on the matter by the nation’s Prime Minister, sparking concern about a potential right-wing agenda. The topic of immigration has always been a point of contention for many. Seen as a cause for pride in previous eras, it has become a cautionary tale in the modern world. Just recently, chaos erupted in France after Prime Minister François Bayrou called out...
A look at the regressive anti-diversity order signed by Trump
Diversity programs have been at the heart of corporate culture, providing opportunities to the marginalized. However, Trump’s new order is set to reverse generations worth of anti-discriminatory progress. Within the first week of taking office, President Donald Trump has managed to amass controversy and shock. On Inauguration Day, he signed 26 executive orders, setting a record compared to previous presidents. A day later, he signed another order that rocked the many...
Is AI widening the UK’s regional pay divide?
A new report by Center for Cities reveals workers in London will earn more by August 2025 than those in Northern cities will make in a year. The Center for Cities has revealed the regional pay divide across the UK is more of a chasm than a gap. According to a recent report, London workers are earning almost £20,000 more annually than those in lower-paid areas. By August this year,...
Understanding the rise of ‘brocialism’ in the UK
Babe, wake up... you're not actually a brocialist are you? The UK is now witnessing the horrifying rise of the alt-right Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, of anti-migrant poster fame. Just last week, the party topped polls for the first time. The former UKIP leader’s fascistic political views include: boosting police numbers, leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, and achieving “Net Zero Immigration”. Given his politics, it...
