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24 September 2021
Construction companies urged to stop demolishing buildings to tackle climate change
A new report calls for the government to support a transition to more reusing and recycling of building materials.
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23 September 2021
Voice Retrospects: Humanz
Humanz is the fifth album by the animated Damon Albarn-led band Gorillaz, written in part as a response to Brexit and Trumpism.
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22 September 2021
Ministers spent half a million pounds in attempts to block freedom of information requests
At least £500k was spent in legal fees in four years across six departments attempting to block requests, finds openDemocracy.
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20 September 2021
Audio leaked of anti-LGBT rant from UK equalities minister
Kemi Badenoch MP is under fire after audio from 2018 seems to display her anti-LGBT sentiments.
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20 September 2021
Under-16s gain better access to puberty blockers as limiting ruling overturned
The case concerns the use of reversible hormone treatments, and is a win for the rights of transgender young people.
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17 September 2021
Government stresses discrimination against ethnic minorities is "objectively justified"
Documents from the Home Office published on Monday 13 September simultaneously confirms and ‘justifies’ the fact that people with ethnic minority backgrounds will be discriminated against in the new Police Bill.
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17 September 2021
New Zealand’s Māori Party starts petition to change country’s name to Aotearoa
The party are also calling for all indigenous area names to be changed to their original te reo Māori names.
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17 September 2021
The winners and losers of Johnson's cabinet reshuffle
With demotions, promotions, and some key figures getting the chop, Johnson appeared to prioritise loyalty during his reshuffle of the Tory cabinet on Wednesday.
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16 September 2021
Voice Retrospects: Persepolis I & II
An autobiographical graphic novel about her life growing up in Iran during the midst of the Iranian Revolution, Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis is as accessible as it is unforgettable.
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15 September 2021
Unearthed 1931 anti-fascist film Europa set for world premiere in London
Created by surrealists Stefan and Franciszka Themerson, the film is deemed an anti-fascist masterpiece.
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13 September 2021
Nicola Sturgeon calls for second Scottish independence referendum
The referendum, if confirmed, will not occur until the pandemic is “under control”.
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13 September 2021
Vaccine passport plans shelved in England
The unexpected decision has faced a mixed reaction.
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10 September 2021
The Guardian censors Judith Butler’s criticisms of TERFs
The publication has removed statements from the feminist philosopher criticising TERFs alignment with far right ideologies.
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10 September 2021
UK dropped climate commitments to secure Australia trade deal
The government has come under fire after a leaked email has revealed they were willing to drop “climate asks”.
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9 September 2021
UK music industry confused by plans for vaccine passports and insurance scheme
Venues doubt Boris Johnson’s past statement of double dose vaccine requirement on entry, and criticise the government’s insurance plans for Covid cancellations.
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9 September 2021
Jaša: Lingering Cut (Angst Performance)
Poetic, powerful and inherently political - Jaša's latest performance in Folkestone captures the angst, confusion and frustration of modern times, offering a wake up call to all who care to listen.
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6 September 2021
Ageism - crippling our society bit by bit
Ageism is a type of discrimination that’s not as known as some of its other familiar discriminations, despite being one of the most pervasive and brushed-off of them all – and young people feel the burden of ageism the most.
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6 September 2021
Mission Green: What to Watch
Five of the best environmental documentaries out there