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Should we expect higher standards from our elected politicians as revelations of free gifts are met with public disdain?

Will you be sticking to or giving up on your resolutions this year? Strategies to help you achieve them.

With stakes high at the annual UN Climate Change conference - what was the world leaders final agreement?

Annual AI Summit was held in UK - is artificial intelligence something which should be embraced or shunned?

What are the benefits and challenges of switching to electric cars?

Charities to get more funding to support rough sleepers over the winter period but more long-term solutions are needed.

Lookdowns resulted in the closure of schools. After reopening, there are still thousands of unaccounted for absences. Why are authorities failing to protect these children?

After years of debate, will the new global minimum corporate tax agreement ensure multi-national companies pay their fair share of tax?

For eighteen months theatres across the country remained closed. Many independent theatres loss of bookings wondered whether they would remain permanently shut. The reopening of theatreland has been welcomed by audiences but can theatres continue to thrive longterm?

Scotland's parliament approved vaccine passport system for entry to venues but what impact does it have on the general public.

Major retailers have fallen into administration amidst difficult High Street trading conditions with many succumbing to closure. Does this herald the demise of the traditional department stores?

Knife crime numbers fell dramatically during lockdown but now they are rising again exponentially. Is this the new norm we all have to adjust to?

Finally after eighteen months of restrictions and lockdowns due to coronavirus, the long awaited Freedom Day in England has arrived with the lifting of restrictions but does it really mean that we can all return back to normal life?

The English football team reached the Euro Final for the first time in fifty five years. Instead of celebrating their achievement, it will be remembered for the horrendous taunting the footballers were subjected to.

With pressure mounting for greener modes of transport, London councils start a year-long trial hiring out electric scooters to the public.

Never more has the expression 'man's best friend' been more aptly demonstrated than during the long periods of the pandemic lockdowns as more people acquire a new dog and now rule the roost at home.

East London and Essex residents experienced a mini tornado wreaking havoc across residential streets. Is this an indication Londoners will now have to get accustomed to extremes of weather patterns.

Rap therapy is growing in popularity and being utilised to engage young people. Why is rap therapy effective in helping young people manage their mental health?

Finding a solution to plastic pollution has been an ongoing quest for decades. Is there any effective alternative?

There were plentiful dodgy diy hair cuts during the lockdown as hairdressers remained closed. However, more severe hair problems of hair loss afflicts millions but are there any hopes of finding a permanent remedy?

The assumption that working females have acquired experience of juggling work and childcare has been proven to have no credence during lockdown. To what extent have increased responsibilities have taken the toll on the wellbeing of many female worker?

The great escape abroad has started. Passengers exchange easing of travel restrictions with longer waiting times at airports. 

Governments are embracing their commitment to become carbon neutral. As our reliance on green sources of energy increases, will we be seeing more windfarms built along our coastal areas?

Success of the vaccination programme in many countries opens the door to international travel. However, the images of India's second covid19 wave is a stark reminder of how this pandemic is still not over until everyone, everywhere is vaccinated. 

The announcement of Prince Philip's death marked the end of an era and the public paid their last respects. His legacy will continue for many years to come through the establishment of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, transforming many young lives. 

The Suez Canal blockage by the large Ever Green container ship made front page headlines around the world. Other than generating comical memes, why is this narrow waterway so important?

Millennials are renowned to job hop but with the employment landscape changing, generation Z demonstrate their adaptability is in high demand.

It started with Sarah Everard's abduction but has spiralled into a major national debate upon women's safety and fears of walking alone. Women have reacted by sharing their personal stories but will this have any long term future impact?

Issuing of digital coronavirus passports confirming individuals have received the vaccine is considered the gateway to open up the international travel sector. Yet it is considered to be controversial with not everyone pleased with the announcement of this news.

The world's most expensive handbag has been produced but what impact can its creation have on ocean pollution? 

The highly successful landing of the rover probe on planet mars heralds a new era of space exploration and viability of humans inhabiting mars in future decades.

London Fashion Week has been impacted by lockdown restrictions and will be unable to host live events. Fashionistas will no longer be jostling for front view seats but what does this mean for UK fashion designers?

Supermarkets have seen the largest increase in online shopping orders and home deliveries. How is the grocery sector and delivery services managing the changing expectations of consumers with the growth of online grocery shopping.

Retailers continue to struggle on the High Street and have collapsed into administration. Which retailer has been a recent casualty and will they manage to recover from the impact of the pandemic and successive lockdowns?

New hotel quarantine restrictions introduced for travellers to the UK in a major effort to contain the transmission of the new covid 19 variant. Ten day self isolation in designated hotels will impact new arrivals from high risk countries. Can the aviation and hotel sector survive much longer?

At last there is light at the end of the tunnel and hope of ending the constant cycle of lockdowns. The vaccination programme rollout has started and making good progress. Glimpse of the route back to normality eventually.

The Brexit transition period is over and UK has permanently left the EU. As UK goes it alone, how are hauliers adjusting to getting goods across the borders amidst the new regulations.

Successive lockdowns throughout the coronavirus pandemic has been psychologically challenging for many. How has mental health been impacted as the public cope with the flurry of imposed restrictions during the pandemic?

As we shut the door on 2020 and welcome the new year 2021, there is the inevitable economic downturn still looming ahead. With job insecurity and unemployment levels predicted to increase - is retraining, returning to education an option worth considering?

City and town centres have become deserted ghost towns during the coronavirus pandemic. Office buildings remain empty as employees switch to working from home. What does the future herald for our town centres and struggling retailers?

Has the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns had a lasting effect on gender roles within households? To what extent do men feel more inclined to pick up the hoover, do the laundry and ironing?

Measures introduced to transform cycling and walking in the UK but will the aim to improve public health be successful?

Megastar Kanye West recently launched his US presidential campaign but amidst a monologue of ramblings, instead opened up the conversation on mental health with the Royals raising public awareness through the Heads Up Together charity.

PM Boris Johnson announced further the next stage of easing of lockdown measures. Yet will workers and employers comply with the summons to return back to the workplace?

Finally, the government lifts lockdown restrictions, business open as usual but can we all adapt to the new normal. 

The fatality of George Floyd spurred the Black Lives Matter protests globally with demands for social and systemic justice. 

UK PM Boris outlines first steps towards easing lockdown measures in England tentatively coaxing the public to return to work and businesses to reopen. 

The coronavirus outbreak has seen a surge in demand for PPE or personal protection equipment . Why are we still hearing from frontline staff, doctors, nurses, care workers,  voicing concerns over the shortages of PPE and placing their health at risk?

As we all adjust to lockdown measures to combat the coronavirus outbreak, we all publicly observed PM Boris fight against this new lethal contagion. From self isolation to admission to intensive care fighting for his life, PM Boris' battle against Covid19 has highlighted no one is safe. 

Forecast of sunny weather tempts many people to flout government lockdown measures. Why a minority are placing the public at greater risk of contracting coronavirus.

Given the scale and speed of the coronavirus outbreak, the UK government announces new measures to curb its spread.