UNBELIEVABLE: 37 | History Defined

Wish you weren't here? Responding to growing tourist numbers in the EU

As tourism in Europe recovers from the lean years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the continent is once again confronted with what the European Parliament has termed "overtourism"; visitor numbers that can impact landscapes, seascapes, air and water quality, as well as the living conditions of local residents. Overtourism can cause…

France 24 · Jul 14, 2023

Childcare reforms ‘risk exacerbating inequality’, says report

Plans to expand free childcare for working parents were ‘problematic’, an education charity has warned.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

'How can Labour level up Britain where the Tories have failed?'

Since my student years in the run-up to New Labour’s victory in 1997, we simply have not made enough progress in breaking down the barriers between the “haves’” and the “have nots”, writes Professor Graeme Atherton

Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2023

Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?

With Earth breaking average heat records, cities are sure to be giving a fresh look at their readiness plans for temperatures that can kill

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023

Siddaramaiah’s Budget makes clear affirmation that welfare has the pride of place

For those wondering if the five guarantees the Congress offered were solely to gain electoral victory or were a part of a more definitive longer-term strategy, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Budget provides a clear answer.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Tuberculosis on the rise for first time in decades after COVID-19 interrupted public health interventions and increased inequality

Before SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, spread across the world in 2020, tuberculosis was responsible for more deaths globally than any other infectious disease. But thanks to targeted public health efforts in the U.S. and globally, tuberculosis cases had been steadily falling for decades.

The Conversation · Jul 7, 2023

Keir Starmer has finally used the C-word: acknowledging the barriers of class that still divide us

Labour’s new education policy aims to give all children a better start, but there’s a lot of damage to undo, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023

How holidaying in developing countries affects local inequality

A few years ago, one of us (Alex) went for a vacation to the Dominican Republic. The motivation was similar to millions of other tourists every year: escape the daily routine, enjoy the sun and beaches, and gather some strength to face another cold winter.

The Conversation · Jul 6, 2023

How your favourite things can boost your wellbeing

The cost of living crisis has left many people struggling to afford basic necessities such as food and heating for their homes. On the other hand, the top ten richest men in the world doubled their wealth during the COVID pandemic while 99% of people became worse off.

The Conversation · Jul 6, 2023

Emmanuel Macron’s uphill battle to achieve ‘lasting order’ in deeply divided France

Wave of unrest after teenager’s death leaves French president weighing pleas to tackle inequality against calls for tougher policing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023