Why record A-Level results won’t stop universities from struggling
As envelopes were ripped open up and down the country, university vice-chancellors were as eager to find out the results as hundreds of thousands of anxious students.So, a record number of undergradua...
13 Aug 17min
Why early prison release is an increasing burden for Burnham
You do the crime, you do the time… or a third of it if you’re part of the early release scheme.The move has been controversial since it was first introduced two years ago - but public anger has been r...
12 Aug 20min
Why the eclipse has captured the country’s imagination
In what might feel like a rare break from sunshine, the UK is preparing itself for the most spectacular solar eclipse in a generation. The cosmic phenomenon occurs when the moon passes directly betwe...
11 Aug 18min
Why Netanyahu rejected Trump's Gaza peace plan
Some leaders have gone to extreme measures to save their jobs - but is allowing a deadly war to rage on indefinitely a step too far?That is what many believe Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
10 Aug 18min
Why a British 'Silicon Valley outsider' is one of AI's biggest players
Artificial intelligence is already changing how we work, communicate and find information. But could its biggest impact be on science? Demis Hassabis is one of the most influential figures in AI. An a...
7 Aug 26min
Why Infantino is clinging on to power at FIFA
UEFA has said it is not lifting its boycott of the World Cup after FIFA president Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting in Morocco. This appears to be in defiance of the letter issued by FIFA at the ...
6 Aug 18min
Why the drought could threaten national security
Britain is on track for one of its worst harvests on record, according to new analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank. It's bad news for farmers whose businesses are st...
5 Aug 18min
Why we should think before having a conversation about Ariana Grande
The 33-year-old star has announced that she is taking a break from public life due to “endless scrutiny”. In recent years her weight and health have been the subject of much speculation and concern.Gr...
4 Aug 18min
