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Should the UK Government provide Free Legal Services, like it does for the NHS?

Should the UK Government provide Free Legal Services, like it does for the NHS?

Anagi Bartholemeuz A public service is a government-offered service that helps support and is accessible to all members of the community. The idea of the government providing and funding legal services is that they have many economic and social benefits. For the government to publicly fund legal services, as it

Perspective #16: Autumn 2025

Perspective #16: Autumn 2025

Saad Jadoon Death of Charlie Kirk On September 10th 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on the Utah Valley University campus whilst debating students. The next day, 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson surrendered himself to the local sheriff. His death garnered widespread international attention and the condemnation of political violence

Is Cash Dead?

Is Cash Dead?

Saad Jadoon Not too long ago, physical cash was king. Banknotes and coins defined the very concept of money. Today, however, tapping a card or transferring money digitally is the norm. In an era of Apple Pay, CBDCs, and cryptocurrencies, it’s fair to ask: is cash dying-or already dead?

The Grenfell Tower Disaster: How Ignorance of Material Safety Cost Lives

The Grenfell Tower Disaster: How Ignorance of Material Safety Cost Lives

Scarlett Bateman Tragically, the Grenfell Tower Disaster remains a significant indicator of many of the issues with the British government;s and local councils’ ignorance of safety in materials. 72 lives were lost from the 14-16th of June 2017 and arguably, they were preventable. Political Neglect and Fire Safety Politics

Two Economies, Two Markets: Comparing India and the UK’s Market Resilience

Two Economies, Two Markets: Comparing India and the UK’s Market Resilience

Nathan Samuel In the past decade, the global financial markets have faced significant turbulence and volatility. Many have paid close attention to how different markets have responded to these economic shocks, especially in the emerging versus developed economies. This analysis aims to compare the performance of the Indian stock market

Is normality idealised or disparaged?

Is normality idealised or disparaged?

Holly Palmer Normality has many different definitions and is often defined by what it is not, with our understanding of abnormality acting as a basis for how we define what is normal. These classifications of abnormality include: * Deviation from social norm - when behaviour differs from the accepted standards of

What are the drivers of wealth inequality in the UK and how can they be addressed?

What are the drivers of wealth inequality in the UK and how can they be addressed?

Nathan Samuel The rich are getting richer. Let’s find out why. Wealth inequality refers to how unevenly assets are distributed among a population. Wealth is measured by taking the market value of one’s physical and intangible assets and subtracting the value of their liabilities. Wealth inequality creates significant