Climate Change
— This summer saw global tourism rebound to 84% of pre-pandemic levels, raising climate change concerns due to extreme weather events. A proposal for “carbon passports” aims to curb environmental impact by 2040.
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Disabilities
— UK’s new back-to-work plan will make life even harder for disabled people. Progressive welfare reform would tackle disablist policies, banning sanctions and raising benefits to reflect the true costs of living.
COMMENT
— Javier Milei, Argentina’s president-elect, resembles Britain’s short-serving PM Liz Truss in their shared goals of low taxes and a reduced state. Both faced economic challenges, raising concerns about the potential consequences of their radical policies.
Front Pages
— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.
Extremism
— We cannot pretend to stand against the far-right while referring to its politics as “legitimate concerns”. We must stand unequivocally by and be in service of every one of the communities at the sharp end of oppression.
Front Pages
— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.
UK Government
— NHS England has awarded a significant data contract to Palantir, a US tech company co-founded by entrepreneur Peter Thiel. This decision has sparked controversy, considering Thiel’s critical stance on the NHS and raised questions about data security and transparency.
Front Pages
— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.
Argentina
— Javier Milei, a maverick libertarian economist, secured a historic win in Argentina’s 2023 elections with 56% of the votes. Amid a severe economic crisis, his radical agenda pledges to dismantle government, respect private property, and promote free trade, sparking societal upheaval and concerns.
Front Pages
— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.
UK Politics
— The budget aims to address the Tories’ economic strategy and the cost of living crisis ahead of the general election. Given the challenging economic outlook, the budget may include tax cuts and measures to boost growth, but challenges like inconsistent policies and pressure to cut benefits persist.
Italy
— Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s government, once feared as radical, reveals moderation in foreign and economic policies, aligning with the EU and the US. Challenges emerge, though, as promises face practical constraints, risking discontent.
Front Pages
— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.
COVID-19
— Cruise ships’ close quarters and shared spaces pose infection risks, historically linked to respiratory and gastro pathogens, emphasising the need for stringent hygiene measures.
Front Pages
— We take a look at the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK and beyond.
COMMENT
— Joe Biden and Xi Jinping participated in a crucial summit during the APEC forum in San Francisco. Acknowledging competition, the leaders underscored the importance of averting conflict and committed to resuming military contact.
