Al-Shabaab attacks in Somalia affect communities as far as 900km away – aid agencies need to take note: A soldier stands guard at a makeshift camp in Somalia's Baidoa, a southwestern town frequently attacked by Al-Shabaab militants. Shutterstock Policymakers tend to assume that the effects of conflict are felt only where violence occurs. As a …
More ethnic minority teachers are needed in UK schools – but teaching can affect their mental health and wellbeing: wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock There is a major shortage of new teachers in England, and this includes teachers from ethnic minority backgrounds. Research from 2020 found that 46% of schools in England had no Black or ethnic minority teaching …
Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election: 10 factors that could affect the outcome: An official of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) counts votes cast in an election. Photo by Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images As Nigerians inch closer to the February 2023 presidential election, the seventh since the current wave of liberal democracy formally started …
Four ways winter heatwaves affect humans and nature: Temperature anomaly in Europe, Jan 1. Much of the continent was 10°C or more (dark red and grey) above the long-term average. WX Charts, CC BY-NC An extreme winter heatwave meant countries across Europe experienced a record-breaking New Year’s Day. New daily temperature records for the month …
Spare: how the soap opera around Prince Harry’s memoir will affect the royal brand: As one of the world’s most famous brands, the British royal family has a strong, tailored narrative of patronages, pageantry and people. The monarchy has long demonstrated its value in contemporary consumer culture, and kept its buyers engaged. But what sets …
World Cup 2022: how a mid-season tournament could affect players psychologically: For the first time, we have witnessed a mid-season men’s football world cup. As Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp put it, this is going to be a “really long season” for players. With previous world cups, players usually got two to three weeks off before …
World Cup 2022: how injuries could affect the rest of the domestic and Champions League season: The World Cup in Qatar has seen many injuries. Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus had to have surgery on his right knee after being forced off during Brazil’s group stage match against Cameroon. And Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players and Portugal …
Feeling forgetful after COVID? Study shows the virus can affect short-term memory: GaudiLab/Shutterstock Although it’s well known that COVID affects the respiratory system, it’s perhaps less well known that the virus can also affect cognitive function. Many people with COVID experience a phenomenon commonly called “brain fog”, which can include problems remembering, concentrating and performing …
How China’s response to zero-COVID protests could affect global business: The recent protests in China against the country’s zero-COVID policy have been unprecedented in their scale, intensity and distribution. Protestors numbering in the thousands were reported in dozens of cities. Not since 1989’s Tiananmen Square protests has there been such widespread civil disobedience. The protests …
Nigeria floods: 4 ways they affect food security: A flooded highway in Nigeria. Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images Food insecurity is a serious, growing problem in Nigeria. It was reported that 7 out of 10 Nigerians did not have enough to eat in 2021. This is worsened by annual flooding. Towards the …
Menopause can affect every workplace – here’s how to start supporting every worker experiencing it: Working life. pixelheadphoto digitalskillet / Shutterstock Menopause is receiving a wave of increased attention about its relevance to businesses and economic prosperity more broadly. Many high-profile initiatives, including British TV presenter Davina McCall’s documentary, Sex, Mind and the Menopause, are …
Mini budget: how will tax cuts and stamp duty affect young adults?: Cast Of Thousands / Shutterstock UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced a series of measures aimed at boosting the economy as the UK faces a recession and continued cost of living crisis. The budget is a political and economic gamble based on the …
How the UK energy crisis plan will affect bills and price inflation — an economist explains: The government wants to ease the burden of the rising cost heat and power on households and businesses this winter. tommaso79 / Shutterstock A rapid rise in energy prices for households and businesses this year has led the UK …
King Charles III: how a new monarch will affect our everyday lives: Royal Mail stamps are one of the everyday items set to change following the death of the Queen. Zurbagan / Shutterstock For the last 70 years, Britain has become accustomed to the iconic profile of Queen Elizabeth II on stamps and coins. Now …
Social media ads are about to change – how new rules on content marketing will affect what you see and share: Content marketing encourages social media users to like and share posts. 24Novembers / Shutterstock We’ve all scrolled through social media and come across a witty post shared by a friend. Perhaps it references a …
Being in a couple can negatively affect women’s savings – here’s how to make nest eggs more equal: New research shows the negative impact gender norms can have on UK savings goals. insta_photos/Shutterstock Growing job insecurity, financial market volatility and rising prices have created an extremely uncertain environment for UK savers. The country’s welfare provisions …
Face masks affect how children understand speech differently from adults – new research: Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock While mask-wearing is no longer required in many locations, it remains in use as a way to limit the spread of COVID-19. One of the criticisms of masks has been that they make communication more difficult. A recent report by …
UK political resignations: the current uncertainty could affect the economy for nearly two years: Recent political upheaval is impacting UK economic indicators. GH Studio / Shutterstock The recent dramatic events that led to the resignation of UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, on July 7 2022 raise the issue of how politics – and economic policy …