Education

Higher Education Now A Buyers Market For Students

University Places Abound for UK Teens as Institutions Face Financial Storm More British 18-year-olds than ever before are anticipated to secure a place at their top-choice university this year, presenting a golden opportunity for school leavers. This unique situation stems from a brewing financial crisis in the higher education sector. Universities are contending with the…

August 8, 2025

Chinese Students Under Pressure

Beijing's Watchful Eye: The Battle for Academic Freedom on British Campuses A startling recent report indicates a climate of surveillance is creeping across UK university campuses. It alleges that the Chinese state is pressuring its students in Britain to monitor their classmates. This effort reportedly aims to stifle any discussion on subjects that Beijing deems…

August 7, 2025

Youth Hooked on Nicotine Pouches

White Lies: The Hidden Nicotine Epidemic Gripping Britain's Youth A small, teabag-like pouch, taken from a vibrant, circular container, is placed under a teenager's lip. For many young people across Britain, this is the new face of nicotine. Users chase a sensation so intense it can feel immobilising, an effect that is magnified when they…

July 24, 2025