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Life with the lions: Why relocating South African lions to Rwanda might create its own problems
Science, Maths & Technology

Life with the lions: Why relocating South African lions to Rwanda might create its own problems

...course, species and populations are dynamic entities which may move around and change in time. It is important to recognise this and not try to conserve everything as a strict status quo. On the other hand, when conservationists intervene to manage populations and species, it is advisable to maintain the patterns and processes that were shaped during the animals'...
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Have we got Wonga wrong? A defence of payday loans
Money & Business

Have we got Wonga wrong? A defence of payday loans

...course, the majority of people that use payday loans have household incomes below the national average. The FCA estimates that since it took over regulation of the industry, the number of loans and amount borrowed has reduced by 35%. Up to 70,000 customers have now been denied access to the market. This is a positive step forward. With new emphasis on affordability...
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What is the haka and why is it performed at rugby matches?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is the haka and why is it performed at rugby matches?

...course, not only will the hopes and dreams of all New Zealanders be riding high on their team winning yet another world title, but indeed the mana, or sense of pride, in what it means to 4.5m people to be Kiwi will be proudly on display. The famous All Black haka (war challenge) first performed in 1888 against Surrey, will be seen by millions of viewers worldwide. The...
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RIP, LEA: The local education authority vanishes
Education & Development

RIP, LEA: The local education authority vanishes

...course to becoming academies. The local authorities will leave behind a number of precious local services, their future somewhat uncertain. Despite their long life, LEAs have not been universally popular, making a number of enemies: the late Margaret Thatcher and former education secretary Keith Joseph, to name but two. Between them they killed off the Inner LEA, but the...
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Is the UK media failing Welsh voters?
Society, Politics & Law

Is the UK media failing Welsh voters?

...course, communicating news about devolved politics and making it relevant for all UK audiences is a more challenging task. As May’s devolved elections draw closer, this survey clearly highlights the need for people to be more regularly exposed to UK news about Welsh political affairs. But with debates about the EU referendum looming large, news about Wales could slip...
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Why do American parties hold conventions?
Society, Politics & Law

Why do American parties hold conventions?

...course, by the time a convention comes along, the candidate has usually already won. It’s now very rare for the decision to be brokered at one of these events, and although there is often speculation about this, there is also pressure on those involved not to leave things to the convention floor. So the event acts as a shop window, both for the candidate and the other...
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Do independent enterprises really matter?
Money & Business

Do independent enterprises really matter?

...course, many more arguments that could be presented on either side. The jury is out, so I will close with a few questions that we hope to return to in a future update: What could be done to encourage entrepreneurs to retain and build their independent businesses, given the scale of the financial rewards for selling to corporates? (e.g. legislation, changing incentives,...
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What might the Trump presidency be like?
Society, Politics & Law

What might the Trump presidency be like?

...courses through the air. How did it come to this? When historians look back at this election what will they make of of the Trump campaign and its legacy? Will it be remembered as a one-off, or will they pronounce him an agent of a revolution in the Republican Party – or indeed, in America at large? In truth, the sickness this election has brought to the surface has been...
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