UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the ‘coal miners of our generation’
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UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the ‘coal miners of our generation’
To achieve a ‘just transition’ from oil and gas to renewables, the UK government must learn from what happened with coal.
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Keir Starmer’s party conference speech – what he said and what it meant
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Keir Starmer’s party conference speech – what he said and what it meant
The prime minister was under pressure to shift the mood at party conference and he appears to have met the brief.
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The rise of the ‘megapub’: is bigger really better?
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The rise of the ‘megapub’: is bigger really better?
Vast new hospitality venues are reshaping the traditional UK pub experience.
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Ludwig: in this comic BBC detective drama, puzzles are key to solving a murder – and understanding other people
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Ludwig: in this comic BBC detective drama, puzzles are key to solving a murder – and understanding other people
John solves murders using puzzle techniques, like spot the difference and reverse chess.
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Can cryptocurrencies ever be green?
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Can cryptocurrencies ever be green?
Crypto is known for enormous environmental footprint – but some in the industry are now taking steps towards a greener future.
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Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies are a reminder of how easily your devices can be hacked – here’s how to make sure they are safe
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Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies are a reminder of how easily your devices can be hacked – here’s how to make sure they are safe
There are many ways of breaking into your devices. Make sure you safeguard against them.
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His Three Daughters: an honest reflection on death and the meaning of family
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His Three Daughters: an honest reflection on death and the meaning of family
Three sisters who all are dealing with the imminent loss of their father in very different ways.
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Did Romans really fight rhinos? Sports historian explains the truth behind the battle scenes in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II
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Did Romans really fight rhinos? Sports historian explains the truth behind the battle scenes in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II
One thing that certainly did not happen was a warrior mounted on a rhinoceros (even a non-computer-generated one) charging at a group of gladiators.
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For much of the 20th century, class identities were clearer in the UK. If someone knew your class, they could make a fairly safe guess as to how you would vote. That is no longer true. ⁠ ⁠ We're excited to be launching a five-part podcast series called Know your place: what happened to class in British politics. ⁠ ⁠ Listen to the trailer and subscribe here: https://pod.link/1114423002 ⁠ #class #politics #UKpol #British #LiberalDemocrats #Labour #Conservatives #podcast #politicalscience image
Sri Lanka’s new leftist president marks departure from political family rule
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Sri Lanka’s new leftist president marks departure from political family rule
Sri Lanka elects new president in watershed moment for the country.
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