From Coal to Code: Are We About to Repeat History?
From the coalfields of South Yorkshire to today’s creative industries, a miner’s son reflects on AI, disappearing jobs and the cost of leaving workers behind.
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Why Nothing Feels Finished Anymore
Modern life is increasingly shaped by constant updates, endless content and ongoing tasks
What Is Happening to the Systems We Rely On?
Technology, regulation and policing still exist, but many feel a growing disconnect.
The Police Are Still There. So, Why Does It Feel Like They Aren’t?
Anti-social behaviour involving e-bikes and mopeds is rising across the UK
GDPR: Neither Use Nor Ornament, or Just Quietly Being Stretched?
GDPR still exists, but many feel it no longer protects them as intended.
Too Young for Gen X, Too Old for Millennials: The Generation That Grew Up Between Worlds
Too young for Gen X and too old for Millennials.
From Oil Lamps to the Moon: The Lifetime That Witnessed the Modern World Being Built
From oil lamps to the Moon landing, explore the extraordinary lifetime that saw the world transformed between 1894 and 1969.
Artemis II Returns From the Moon as Old Conspiracies Find New Life Online
Artemis II’s return from the Moon has reignited online debate, as flat Earth narratives resurface
People Are Panic Buying Petrol… But We’re Not Actually Running Out
People are panic-buying petrol across the UK, but there is no national shortage.
When AI Starts Hiring Humans: Are We Accidentally Building Our Own Managers?
AI is now hiring humans, talking to itself and even measuring worker behaviour.
If It’s Free, You’re Paying Somewhere: The Hidden Cost of “Free” Online Services
From data and ads to subscriptions and microtransactions, the real cost is often hidden behind convenience.
Why Rising Oil Prices Can Push Up Inflation, Interest Rates and the Cost of Living
Oil prices influence far more than the cost of fuel.
When AI Measures “Friendliness”: Who Decides What Good Service Sounds Like?
Burger King is testing AI to measure staff “friendliness.” But who sets the standard?
AI Everywhere: Innovation, Infrastructure, Investment and the Growing Backlash
AI is everywhere, from operating systems to customer support. But is it being forced on users?
Energy Bills Are Falling in April. But is £10 a Month Really Relief?
UK energy bills will fall by 7% in April 2026, saving typical households around £10 a month.
Measles Is Rising Again: What Is Happening in London and Around the World
Measles cases are rising in London and worldwide as vaccination rates fall.
The UK’s new deepfake laws: what is now illegal, what it means in practice, and what could come next
The UK is criminalising non-consensual deepfakes. Here’s what the new law means.
The Property Industry Is Going Remote — But Is It For The Better?
The UK property industry is shifting toward remote estate agents, virtual viewings, and digital conveyancing
