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The Current State of Post-Brexit Financial Reforms: A Re-Emergence of A Less Regulated Britain? 

December 15, 2023December 14, 2023 By Charlotte Aspinall

The announcement of the creation of a large financial package known as the ‘Edinburgh reforms’ in December 2022 vowed to be the “UK

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What Does the Return of David Cameron Have in Store for British Foreign Policy? 

December 13, 2023December 17, 2023 By George Thomas

Roughly a month has passed since David Cameron’s return to the scene of British politics, fulfilling the role of Foreign Secretary during Rishi

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The Controversial Effects of New Immigration Legislation in the UK

December 12, 2023January 25, 2024 By Tara Singh

Immigration into the UK has been a subject of much controversy amongst both the government and its citizens. The basis of the arguments

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Is the Rwanda Bill Being Pushed at the Expense of Human Rights Law?

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 By Maya Perera

A draft law set to be introduced in the UK Parliament is causing significant controversy and raising concerns about human rights laws. The

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Can Institutional Complementaries Unlock Better Economic Policies? 

December 8, 2023December 7, 2023 By Charlotte Aspinall

In the complex landscape of economic systems, the framework of institutional complementarities may be considered as a key factor in shaping the effectiveness

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The Political Corruption of Latin America 

December 6, 2023December 9, 2023 By George Thomas

Home to some of the most corrupt countries, people, and practices, Latin America has never been regarded as a model of transparency. Latin

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COP28 Host UAE Reveals Controversial Plan to Increase Oil Production

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 By Maya Perera

This weekend, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the host country for the upcoming COP28, announced that it is planning on significantly increasing its

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Opinion: The Swift Shift – The Pop Star Who Became a Movement

December 3, 2023October 22, 2024 By Veronika Parfjonova

Like any devoted pop music fan active on social media, I have been closely following Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. From the unexpected album

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The Autumn 2023 Budget: An Analysis 

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 By Charlotte Aspinall

The Autumn 2023 Budget outlines the UK government’s comprehensive fiscal strategy, emphasizing key priorities such as debt reduction, tax cuts, business support, and

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Opinion: Spartan Warriors and Feminist Queens, the Alt-Right and Ancient Sparta

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 By Adam F

Disclaimer: No sources have been credited in order to avoid facilitating traffic to alt-right sites. White supremacist groups love Sparta. There is a

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