Homelessness in the LGBT community: are councils doing enough?
Councils in England have been turning away LGBT people who are homeless, asking them to show proof of their living situation. The Albert Kennedy Trust, an LGBT youth homeless charity,…
The rise of outsourcing call centres: is it ethical?
In the early 2000s, a number of UK based companies realised that by transferring their call centres overseas, they could drastically reduce labour costs and simultaneously gain access to an…
Turning Point UK asks students to report ‘left-wing bias’ on university campuses
A right-wing group associated with pro-Trump organisations in the United States has launched a website asking students to report incidents of “left-wing bias” by lecturers, forming a public list of…
Loss of Erasmus Scheme could lead to challenge for UK students studying abroad
The Erasmus+ scheme offers students opportunities to study or work abroad and has existed since 1987. Over 50 EU and non-EU countries participate in the scheme, and eligible students are…
Women of the World festival – a fab feminist event
Last weekend marked the tenth anniversary of the Women of the World festival (WOW). Held at the Southbank Centre in London, the impressive slate of talks, comedy, and music traced…
Luscious Lemon and Courgette Spaghetti
This dish is summer on a plate, fresh tasting courgettes and zesty citrus notes, liven up a bowl of spaghetti. This meal is super simple and super speedy, meaning it…
Behind the Rose Tint
Last year, the UK spent £1.6 billion on Mother’s Day. On all the flower bouquets and pretty cards perfect for her. Obscured by this commercialised, rose-tinted celebration of Mother’s Day…