Philip Alston has accused Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd of trying to distract from the troubling findings in his report on extreme poverty in the UK. The UN’s Special Rapporteur responded to accusations that he did not do enough research and was biased in his final report on poverty...
This week sees the welcome return of English wine as we visit one of the country’s largest producers in Sussex. 2018 was, in the parlance of Frank Sinatra, a very good year for English wine, and so it is only right we celebrate it. Hot and dry weather landed a...
Nigel Farage’s official website has published two damning blog posts criticising Nigel Farage. The apparent hack has led to two videos from Channel 4 News probing his finances going live on the site. The first is titled “Nigel Farage’s funding secrets revealed” which tells the story of the money given...
Polling stations across the country have opened up for crucial European Parliament elections which will see two new major parties compete for the first time against the established political class. Seventy-three MEPs will be elected across nine constituencies in England, and one each in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Eight...
The World’s first ‘Meat Massage Joint’ opens its doors to the public today at the Truman Brewery in Shoreditch. Meat-lovers will witness the Cook Strong Clan give their meat some TLC at a quirky pop-up on the Dray Walk. The process breaks down tough fibres, helping the meat melt in...
The history of London’s secret rivers will go on show this week in a major new exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands. Secret Rivers uses art and archaeology to uncover the lesser-known histories of rivers such as the Effra, Fleet, Neckinger, Lea, Wandle, Tyburn, Walbrook and Westbourne. The tributaries...
The UK Government’s policies have led to the systematic immiseration of millions across Great Britain, the UN’s expert on poverty and human rights said in a report released today, calling for a new vision that embodies compassion to end the unnecessary hardship. Philip Alston’s report, released following his official visit...
Labour would be clear favourites to take the most votes in the European Elections if it became pro-Remain and promised a second referendum. A ComRes poll revealed that Jeremy Corbyn’s party would receive 38 per cent of the vote in that eventuality, putting it eight points ahead of the Brexit...
The first ever 3D printed steak could make the UK population turn vegan, its founder has claimed at this week's London Food Tech Week. Unveiling NOVAMEAT, a synthetic, 3D-printed meat that can mimic the texture of beef or chicken, Giuseppe Scionti said he has discovered a way to "bio-hack" plant-based...