Uber’s U-turn over listing black cabs isn’t difficult to understand when you look at its finances: Fare enough? Ink Drop Uber is courting its arch enemy, London black cabs, inviting them to add their services to its app for the first time. Licensed taxis in 33 countries, including France and the US, have already received …
Israel, Palestine and the Labour party history that has made Keir Starmer’s position so difficult: I said: “I found the British still very emotional about Palestine. Why?” And he said: “It’s associated, don’t you think with partisanship with one side or the other. I can’t think of any colony or mandate that was as demanding …
South Africa’s medium-term budget reflects difficult and contested decisions: The medium-term budget policy statement presented by South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, to parliament on 1 November 2023 is intended to provide a preview of government’s public finance plans over the next three years. It does not actually commit government to anything, either in law …
Russell Brand: why it is so difficult for people to come forward with sexual assault allegations: fizkes/Shutterstock When writer E. Jean Carroll was asked why she finally went public – after more than 25 years – to accuse then US president Donald Trump of sexual assault, her response was something that countless others have thought: …
Blackadder at 40: the difficult birth of a classic TV comedy: As part of this year’s 40th anniversary celebrations of Blackadder, the classic historical BBC comedy series, the pilot episode from 1982 aired for the first time in years on Gold. It’s been hitherto kept under wraps, never broadcast or released on DVD. Why? It’s …
Why it’s so difficult to figure out what to do with your life – and three steps to take: Feeling stuck in the wrong job? ViDI Studio/Shutterstock What do you want to be when you grow up? Practically from the moment you start talking, you’re asked this question. As a child, you’re encouraged to make …
How to navigate difficult conversations with your teenager: pixelheadphoto digitalskillet/Shutterstock Important conversations with teenagers are among the biggest challenges of parenting. They can feel like walking a tightrope. Lean too much – or too little – into commands and restrictions and you’re likely to tip over. In preparation for writing this article, I asked my …
SNP: ‘A difficult day for the party’ – who is Peter Murrell and what are the circumstances of his arrest?: At a time of almost constant political upheaval across the UK in the last few years, sometimes it feels that nothing would surprise us. But the astonishing events that unfolded in Glasgow on the morning …
Sex, intimacy and black middle-class Christianity in South Africa – a difficult history: Image courtesy Monica and Godfrey Wilson Collection BC880/African Studies Library/University of Cape Town A new book, Convening Black Intimacy, explores the history of Christianity, gender and precolonial marriage and sex traditions in South Africa in the late 1800s and early 1900s. To …
Omagh police shooting: why attack comes at a difficult time in Northern Ireland: The shooting of a police officer in Omagh on Thursday evening is another horrific reminder that Northern Ireland remains a deeply and dangerously divided society. Though it has not been confirmed that the assailants were paramilitaries, the Police Service of Northern Ireland …
Turkey-Syria earthquake: why it is so difficult to get rescue and relief to where it is most needed: The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 has climbed above 21,000 in four days, exceeding the World Health Organization’s estimate of 20,000. But it continues to rise by the hour …
Want to avoid heated arguments? Try this technique before having a difficult conversation: Conflict is unavoidable but we don't have to argue Master1305/Shutterstock Listening to people talk about views that clash with your own can be galling. Families all over the world avoid controversial topics. In the UK, for example, mention Brexit and watch everyone …
Curious Kids: are some languages more difficult than others?: maroke/Shutterstock Some languages seem harder than others. Does that mean that the brains of people who speak those languages are more stimulated? – Maria Júlia, aged 14, São Lourenço, Brazil Are some languages harder than others? For example, is Japanese more difficult than English? To answer …
Why forecasting snow is so difficult in the UK: It's hard to tell whether or not snow is on its way in the UK RTimages/Shutterstock Cold winter weather in the UK almost always brings with it talk of snow. British people tend to approach weather forecasts of snow with a combination of excitement and trepidation. …
COVID in 2023 and beyond – why virus trends are more difficult to predict three years on: epic_images/Shutterstock In 2020, we knew very little about the novel virus that was to become known as COVID-19. Now, as we enter 2023, a search of Google Scholar produces around five million results containing the term. So how …
Going home for the holidays? How to navigate conflict and deal with difficult people: Even matching jumpers can't fix some disagreements. ViDI Studio / Shutterstock The holiday season is upon us and for many that means all the tension that comes with it. This time of year can be a minefield of uncomfortable moments, disagreement …
Living with MND: how a form of ‘acceptance therapy’ is helping me make one difficult choice at a time: Shutterstock/Vectorium As a new drug offers a glimmer of hope for a small percentage of people with motor neurone disease, Professor of Psychology Eva Sundin offers an extraordinary insight into what it is like to be …
Climate change is making rain difficult to predict – we trained an AI to help tropical countries adapt: Muhammad Qadri Anwar/Shutterstock While rivers and reservoirs run dangerously low in Europe, there is catastrophic flooding in Pakistan and the US. Whether it’s a drought or a deluge, being able to accurately forecast rain is important to …