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Perspective #15: Summer 2025

Perspective #15: Summer 2025

Chloe Jones July 9th - The Shortest Day in History On July 9th, the Earth spun round a few milliseconds faster than ever before - making it the shortest day in history. While some scientists viewed this anomaly as a result of climate instability, others dismissed it as a normal

The Perspective #14: June 2025

The Perspective #14: June 2025

Elize Hartzer Israel-Iran conflict On June 13, in the midst of the Israel-Gaza conflict, Israel launched ‘Operation Rising Lion’- surprise attacks on key nuclear facilities within Iran in order to prevent the perceived threat of them building nuclear weapons to use against Israel. The supreme leader of Iran, Ali

Fast Fashion - The True Cost of That Cheap T-Shirt

Fast Fashion - The True Cost of That Cheap T-Shirt

Erin Samuel, Year 7 Competition Winner Fast fashion. Those cheap clothes that you see online, in stores or even advertised on social media. Wherever you look, advertisements for outfits at prices that are a bit too low. Bright colours, trendy styles, cheap costs that lure you in to buy more,

The Economics of Risk: Why It Matters More Now Than Ever

The Economics of Risk: Why It Matters More Now Than Ever

George Tranter We come across all kinds of risks every day; crossing a busy road, trying a new exotic food or just walking home without a coat when there’s a chance of rain. Even though we may not realise it, risk is always playing a part in our decision

The power of propaganda in the recent local elections

The power of propaganda in the recent local elections

Emily David In recent years, the ability to control and manipulate public opinion has become a powerful political tool. The recent UK local elections were not just a test of party popularity, but were a case study in how propaganda can manipulate emotions and influence electoral outcomes. From the emergence

Thorium - the future of nuclear energy?

Thorium - the future of nuclear energy?

Vyom Sharma Nuclear power is viewed as the future of sustainable energy for the planet, due to its tremendous energy density and reliability, providing a consistent and steady supply of energy. In contrast, renewable sources like wind and solar power are less reliable, and can only generate electricity in certain

Inside the UK economy: Insights from NatWest Chief Economist Sebastian Burnside

Inside the UK economy: Insights from NatWest Chief Economist Sebastian Burnside

Adit Goyal In a recent briefing from NatWest chief economist, Sebastian Burnside, he shared an overview of the UK economy. From inflation and labour markets to evolving consumer behaviour and climate pressures, his remarks revealed an economy undergoing significant structural changes. Here are the key takeaways from his talk: 1.