How the Wagatha Christie play is changing the narrative of British ‘documentary theatre’: Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial In May 2022, a two-week libel trial at the high court in London dominated the front pages of the UK’s tabloid press. The case represented the culmination in a long-running saga that had held the …
COP27: how young climate activists are changing international human rights law: There's still time to avert the worst of climate change. Ink Drop/Shutterstock World leaders and climate scientists aren’t the only ones who have gathered in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for the latest UN climate summit, COP27. Children and young people are also a big …
Eating lots of meat is bad for the environment – but we don’t know enough about how consumption is changing: Contrary to official estimates, Britons may still be consuming too much meat. ALPA PROD/Shutterstock Responsible for roughly a third of the UK’s diet-related carbon emissions, the consumption and production of meat is a substantial contributor …
Europe has never had a global voice — but that may be changing with rise of digital media: An oft-quoted question attributed (probably wrongly) to the former US secretary of state, Henry Kissinger: “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?”, still resonates as an indication of Europe’s lack of unity and …
OPPO, Changing the technology landscape, one smartphone at a time: OPPO Evolution Johannesburg – Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World, a business philosophy that has driven OPPO’s growth in markets across the world. In its make-up and design, the company has created smartphone features that are not just a gimmick but address consumer pain …
Posh Spice sounds posher, but changing your working-class accent isn’t a ticket out of discrimination: Even one of the UK's most famous couples isn't free from accent discrimination. Bakounine / Shutterstock Accentism – discriminating against someone because of their accent – has a long history in the UK, where the way someone speaks is often …
Beyond GDP: changing how we measure progress is key to tackling a world in crisis – three leading experts: It’s an odd quirk of history that, on the first day of his ill-fated presidential campaign in March 1968, Robert F Kennedy chose to talk to his audience about the limitations of gross domestic product* (GDP) …
Auto manufacturing is changing: how South Africa can adjust to protect workers and jobs: Employees work on manufacturing a car at a Volkswagen plant in Uitenhage, South Africa. Photo by Michael Sheehan/picture alliance via Getty Images Technological changes in industry have given rise to contending schools of thought about their impact on work and workers. …
Britain’s notoriously wet and cold climate is changing – you won’t like what replaces it: The UK had the driest start to a year since the 1970s in 2022, with large parts of southern England receiving less than 50% of their normal winter rainfall. On top of that, southern England recently received just 17% of …
DNA test kits are changing donor-conceived families: DNA testing is becoming more popular Shutterstock A law passed on April 1 2005 will have life-changing consequences for families across the UK from next year. Anyone conceived from a donated sperm, egg or embryo from that day onward can find out the identity of their donor parents …
Healthy eating: children think their peers eat more unhealthy snacks than they actually do – changing this perception can lead to better diets: Stock_Good/Shutterstock Obesity is a growing problem among young people in the UK. In 2020-21, 40.9% of year six children (age 10-11) were measured as overweight or obese. Research shows that childhood obesity …
Jake Daniels: how homophobia in men’s football is changing: Blackpool forward Jake Daniels’ announcement that he is homosexual makes him the UK’s only active, openly gay, male professional footballer. Daniels, aged 17, described the move as a “relief”, and was met with support and praise from key figures in men’s football and beyond, including Gary …
Kenyan pastoralists: how changing livestock markets could reduce conflict: Livestock buyers and sellers should co-design markets to address common needs. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images Over nine million Kenyans are pastoralists out of a total population of 50 million. Together they hold livestock worth over US$ 1 billion. Livestock is their source of food, health, …
Democracy undermined: elections in the UK are changing – here’s how: Many people across the UK will have their chance to vote in the imminent May elections. But only days before, new laws have been rushed through parliament, with amendments and approval (Royal Assent) occuring within the space of less than 24 hours. This means …
Ukraine coverage shows gender roles are changing on the battlefield and in the newsroom: News coverage of Ukraine’s war with Russia has been illustrated by images of men, young and old, taking up arms and fighting for their country. The political leaders involved are men who represent very different versions of masculinity. Meanwhile, from an …
Unexplained wealth orders: how is the British law changing and will it stop dirty money circulating in London?: Shutterstock The British government has responded to criticisms of its lassitude in targeting “dirty money” laundered by foreign elites through UK property by introducing the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act. The act, passed on March 15, …
The BBC’s Ukraine coverage may be changing government attitudes to the public service broadcaster: As Russian tanks rolled into a foreign capital city, a BBC commentator captured the anguish of the moment: “And now must we stand by impotent and guilty watching the destruction of a nation … I think the feeling must be one …
Kenya is changing its copyright law. Why this is bad for sports: Kenyan players celebrate a win against Tanzania in a match played in Cairo. Sporting bodies say Copyright Amendment Bill threatens sports development. KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Image Kenya’s copyright law is up for change. The proposed amendments seek to increase the proportion of …