Posts Tagged With: Features
The Squid War: a new seafood-inspired conflict
Argentina wants to restrict the Falklands squid catch. Welcome to another fish fightArgentina has reportedly told its fishing fleet to catch as much Illex squid as possible off its coastlinebefore the animals enter Falklands’ waters, which could damage… Continue reading
Guantánamo: still a part of America’s conscience, a decade on
• Some 171 inmates remain, despite Obama’s promises• Only six detainees ever convicted; around 600 releasedThe photograph was one of the most poignant images of the aftermath of 9/11. Twenty men dressed in lurid orange jumpsuits, eyes obscured behi… Continue reading
Energy price cuts: should I switch supplier?
As EDF announces a reduction in its gas tariff we assess if it is worth switching energy supplier, or whether you should waitEDF Energy has become the first of the ‘big six’ energy providers to cut its prices. Here we explain what that means for its cu… Continue reading
Caption competition: what is Ed Miliband saying?
The Labour leader was visiting an east London school to highlight his plans for the economy. But he looks a little preoccupied. What do you think was troubling him?Who says young people have no manners? When Ed Miliband visited Bethnal Green Academy to… Continue reading
Digital literacy campaign – Michael Gove’s speech in full
Digital literacy campaign – Michael Gove’s speech in fullThank you very much, Dominic, for that kind introduction. I’m delighted to be here at BETT today.And I have to start by congratulating all the companies in this Hall.British companies are world… Continue reading
Country diary: Wenlock Edge
When the wild wind whistled off, leaving a moment of stillness, it also seemed to have left some eggs behind to hatch another gale. Up in the short grazed turf of Windmill Hill, things the size of hens’ eggs, only rounder, had not been blown away. They… Continue reading
Hideously diverse Britain: the global impact of Britain’s racism
Stories of racism in Britain, from the murders of Stephen Lawrence and Anuj Bidve to abuse of professional footballers, have an impact beyond our shoresWhat to write about this week? Should it be the triumph of our wider community over the racist knuck… Continue reading
Why is cheese the most shoplifted food item in the world?
Antony Worrall Thompson was far from alone in stealing cheese from a supermarketIn one respect Antony Worrall Thompson’s snaffling of low-value goods from Tesco was bang on trend: the celebrity chef also nicked cheese.”I have been Edam fool,” was the S… Continue reading
So who is good enough to get into Cambridge?
Cambridge University says it wants more students from state schools. But how does it really decide who deserves a place amid intense competition? Jeevan Vasagar gained unprecedented access to the admissions process to find outIt’s a life-changing … Continue reading
Hugh Muir’s diary
Two years spent chasing that hare. One day Sir Chris might catch it• Just a few hours in a long and distinguished career. But once again Sir Christopher Meyer, the former ambassador to Washington, finds himself having to clarify evidence he gave to t… Continue reading »