Since June 2016, the UK public has been anxiously waiting for the day when Brexit will finally mean Brexit.
Businesses, local councils and individuals have been preparing themselves for various outcome scenarios, yet none could have ever anticipated that Brexit would coincide with a pandemic.
Mass testing in Liverpool raises hopes for a normal Christmas, but Leeds is not set to follow suite
Whilst the department of Health and Social Care insist: ‘Lateral Flow Tests are accurate and sensitive enough to be used in the community, including for asymptomatic people,’ other experts have raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of these tests.
‘I’m A Celeb’ is back and better than ever
The new I’m A Celeb is back and ready to entertain us over lockdown. Lauren Woodley takes you through how the long loved show is adapting to the restrictions of the pandemic.
University of Leeds Vice Chancellor provides information on government-advised ‘travel window’
Today, the University of Leeds issued a statement about their approach to the Department of Education’s ‘travel window’. SafI Bugel reports.
Batman’s battle: Cinema’s super-saviour from COVID?
Will the newest Batman pave the way for filming during the pandemic? Lizzie Wright discusses what the pandemic means for film sets all around the world.
The resurgence of reading: Reserved for the rich?
Esme McGowan explores the fundamental importance of reading to multiple groups in society, and in particular, its provision of essential escapism for all during the lockdown.
A crisis on top of a crisis: The impact of the pandemic on refugees
No refugees have been resettled in the UK since the 12th March. Many are living in a dangerous state of limbo, both in squalid camps abroad and unsuitable halfway houses in the UK, where Covid-19 has spread at exorbitant rates. Isabel Ralphs reports.
Deadly protests ensue as Ugandan police arrest opposition candidate Bobi Wine
Several are dead and more injured in protests against Bobi Wine’s arrest. Shiler Mahmoudi reports.
UK students return home early to avoid Christmas chaos
Madeleine Williams speaks to students about their response to the government advised ‘travel window’.
Covid’s gotta go-vid
Catherine Upex reports on the recent developments in the race to find a Covid-19 vaccine.
Beating the odds: Local, female-led businesses during COVID-19
While the current business climate is not particularly favourable and promising, it is not all a story of doom and gloom. Against all odds, these local, female-established businesses paint a picture of resilience and innovation.
Good Gold! How Covid-19 is accelerating mining in Amazonia
One of the lesser talked about impacts of the pandemic: devastation to entire landscapes in Amazonina.