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Getting to know Edinburgh Charity Fashion Show 2017

After last year’s more subdued atmosphere, the Edinburgh Charity Fashion Show is back to the typical grandiose venues and designs we know and love it for.Inspired by this year’s theme,…

Compulsory heels: are stipulated stilettos sexist?

For as long as big business has existed, what we wear at work has been governed by dress codes – some more explicit than others. Every day men and women…

Unoccupied urban buildings and their potential for the homeless

The recent activity of squatters in a central London property has drawn attention to the fact that, whilst there are increasing numbers of homeless people, there are also many empty…

Antifa ‘black blocs’ subject to unfair media treatment

Seeing a group of black-clad, ‘masked-up’ people at your friendly neighbourhood political protest can seem daunting and scary to the every-day centrist liberal democrat, or even to a green party…

#DeleteUber demonstrates the power of consumer boycott

What are the consequences of deleting an app? Boycotting can have devastating effects. Companies rely on consumers to make profit, and if consumers withdraw their support, it is hard for…

A female Doctor Who is a step in the right direction

Peter Capaldi has announced that he will leave Doctor Who at the end of Series 10, and the eponymous doctor will regenerate once again. This time Peter Capaldi and other…

Without proper funding, May’s speech on mental health is empty hypocrisy

Last Thursday, on ‘Time to Talk’ Day, Theresa May made a speech about how mental health is an important issue affecting millions, and how she plans to transform the way…

Sing

At first sight, Garth Jennings’ Sing looks like a zoomorphic caricature of our favourite celebrities, as stars like Scarlett Johansson are portrayed as their supposed singer alter-ego. However, it turns…