Boris Johnson has caused controversy following his plan to cut Universal Credit by £20-a-week in April despite criticism from Labour and Red Wall Tories in his own party. The government had previously increased Universal Credit […]
Biden begins to dismantle Trump’s legacy
Despite having only been in office for a few days, Biden has already taken great pains to differentiate his administration from his predecessor’s. The new President signed 17 executive orders throughout his first day in […]
Why we need to start talking about online harassment: In conversation with Phoebe Jameson
Carmen Walker-Vazquez speaks to Phoebe Jameson, the activist speaking out about online harassment.
Leeds Climate Commission Presents Roadmap to Net-Zero
The Net-Zero roadmap produced and presented by the Leeds Climate Commission on January 7th reports that if Leeds reaches its 2030 target of net-zero emissions the city would accelerate its post-Covid recovery by reaping numerous social and economic benefits.
“I will be a President for all Americans ”Joe Biden inaugurated as the 46th President
After a long and unique presidential race, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America. In his speech, he called for unity and an end to […]
Editorial: Russell Group student newspapers for no-detriment policy
The editors of the 24 Russell Group Universities respond to the Russell Group’s statement on implementing a no detriment policy.
“It’s an absolutely stomach-churning feeling”: Meeting the students campaigning to save their grades
Organisers Catheryne Fairbairn and Victoria Johnson spoke to the Gryphon about their experiences at university this year, what distanced learning looks like for marginalised students and why they felt compelled to create an open letter.
Leeds’ sports societies raise over £23,000 for Movember and CALM
This year saw a magnanimous effort from University of Leeds sports societies as each took part in their own activities to raise money for men’s health and suicide prevention. Sport’s societies from the University of […]
Shoppers could save £81 a year if they switch to sustainable shopping
Research from Gumtree shows that if shoppers bought second-hand items, they could save collectively over £4 billion (around £81 per person). Zero Waste Leeds stresses the importance of buying second-hand especially during the holidays with […]
Interview: Naga Munchetty on trolling, fame and breaking down barriers.
Isabel Ralphs spoke to BBC presenter Naga Munchetty, discussing her career, criticism and the pace of change in the industry.
Critics attack PrettyLittleThing for 8p sale
Fashion fanatics surely made the most of it, with one purchasing £600 worth of clothes for just £6.
The proportion of students getting first-class degrees is rising
The proportion of students graduating with firsts has increased significantly in England over the past eight years, with the Office for Students, the higher education regulator, often not being able to explain some of these […]