Coronavirus destroys jobs and worsens inequality, with or without full lockdown
Evidence from South Korea tells a precautionary tale about rushing to end lockdown, without the right public health measures in place.
Property experts warn of market slowdown as end of stamp duty holiday looms
October was another strong month for house sales across the UK, with buyers tempted by the holiday on stamp duty. However, logistical delays in securing mortgages alongside Brexit fears and the end of the duty relief in March has resulted in experts at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors warning of a “subdued” market in the longer term.
Is politics’ winning obsession damaging the COVID effort?
Our politicians’ obsession with winning conforms to the belief that life’s a competition and the sooner you start focusing on that, the more likely you are to succeed. But this is a fallacy with increasingly damaging consequences.
Brexit talks suspended after EU negotiator contracts Covid-19
Brexit trade discussions have had to be put on pause after a member of the EU negotiating team fell ill with a confirmed case of Covid-19.
Covid-19 is making students more stressed than ever
We are living through difficult times with millions of people struggling with anxiety about the pandemic, job uncertainty, and isolation. And for young people in particular, times are tough.
Beyond the console: gadgets for the perfect gaming setup
Gaming has come a long way from the days of geeky guys in their parents’ basements, with the video games industry now worth over £120bn ($155bn) and titled enjoyed by more than two billion people each year.
Five unique experiences to give this Christmas
2020 has been a difficult year for many, so why not go the extra mile this Christmas an buy an experience and give your friends and family something to remember for a lifetime?
Three historical eras primed for TV adaptation
We may be living through “peak TV”, but there remains a wealth of engaging stories from history that have never been adapted for the small screen, with the coverage of many eras still surprisingly sparse.
Six biggest online casino jackpots in UK history
The lottery may be the most popular form of gambling in the UK, with the weekly opportunity to win a life-changing sum of money difficult to resist, but similar prize funds are also won at online casinos where the odds may be better than the one in 140 million chance of claiming the Euromillions jackpot.
