Misinformation is a bigger problem than fake news says expert
A misinformation expert says that people should stop using the term fake news. First Draft is an organisation that aims to protect communities from harmful misinformation. Laura Garcia, their training and support manager, said: “The more we keep using the…
LGBT panel broke down over Gender Recognition Act ‘disagreement’
Equalities Minister Liz Truss has admitted that ‘disagreements’ over the Gender Recognition Act were to blame for the closure of the governments’ LGBT advisory panel. Members of the LGBT advisory board resigned as they felt the minister and Kemi Badenoch…
Easing of restrictions sees weddings return
For over a year, the nation paid close attention to every government announcement about what we can or cannot do in a Covid world. But after the latest easing of restrictions on Monday giving us hope to the end of…
2021 Festival lineups are unacceptable says diversity consultant
With restrictions easing, more and more festivals are announcing their line-ups to make up for the lack of live performances in the last year. Yet these events have been criticised for their lack of gender diversity. The Guardian analysed 31…
Women fear vaccine effect on pregnancies and fertility
As the age groups being offered the coronavirus jab are getting younger, couples across the country want more details on the impacts of the vaccine on pregnancies and whether there are many long term implications. Although the jab to protect…
Single use plastic bags double in price across the country
The government is doubling down on cutting plastic pollution by increasing the price of single-use plastic bags across the UK. From today customers will have to pay 10 pence at all stores, including corner shops.
Sadiq Khan to extend London Ultra Low Emission Zone
The £12.50 fee zone will increase by 18 times under the London Mayor’s new green proposal. London reporter Jovas Martinkus talks with commuters to analyse the impact of this plan and how it will affect the future of travel into…
Music: A lifeline for 2021
(Article not to be assessed for news-day) With a growing mental health crisis caused by continuing quarantines, music is playing an ever-increasing role in our society. These are the stories of what music means to people today. “Three years ago,…
RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch takes flight during lockdown
Gather your children, ready your binoculars and scan your gardens for everything from aquatic warblers to yellowhammers as the RSPB celebrates its Big Schools’ Birdwatch. While this year marks the event’s 20th anniversary, it is a little different than most…
UK Government remains uncertain over Covid vaccine passports
The UK government is still debating whether or not to implement a Covid vaccine passport which would allow people to travel abroad once they have had the jab. Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi, had ruled out the use of a vaccine…