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Shopping for citizenship: A conversation at the Citizenshop
Society, Politics & Law

Shopping for citizenship: A conversation at the Citizenshop

...work: Transcript Citizenship and migration have been very much on the political agenda, but we haven’t really heard much debate about the ‘citizenship by investment’. Agnes asked Nele why she thought this was the case. Transcript Explore ‘citizenship by investment’ programmes further on the 5th floor of the Tate Modern, London, between the 14th and 19th of...
Why were Gibraltarians alarmed by Brexit?
Society, Politics & Law

Why were Gibraltarians alarmed by Brexit?

...work in the enclave. Gibraltar’s politicians are rather bullish in saying that Gibraltar can make a success of Brexit but there are huge questions that remain unanswered. Whereas older Gibraltarians may express a grim sense of resolve at the border closing again, having gone through it once, the younger generation is much less sanguine. A border closure or restrictions...
Moving education in Sri Lanka from equal access to full gender equality
Education & Development

Moving education in Sri Lanka from equal access to full gender equality

...work, or family conform to traditional fixed gender roles, thus reinforcing the status quo that although women have full access to education they should still maintain their traditional roles in society in and outside of the home. The disparity in gender roles is further reinforced with an emphasis on the theme of the protection of traditions, cultures, and customs. In...
Are we about to be at the mercy of superslugs?
Nature & Environment

Are we about to be at the mercy of superslugs?

...work which increased the number of identified British species by more than a fifth. So where are we going with this phenomenon? Studies have already found invasive slugs and snails can destabilise ecosystems and reduce biodiversity in the US and Scandinavia. Something similar is happening here in the UK. The good news is that our research suggests population sizes do...
Does Germany need a smooth Brexit just as much as the UK?
Society, Politics & Law

Does Germany need a smooth Brexit just as much as the UK?

...work and statistical modelling by three economists at the Judge Business School of Cambridge University, I argued that the economic impact of Brexit (“hard” or “soft”) on the British economy is likely to be serious in the short run, but manageable if its government applies appropriate fiscal policies. The big loss from leaving, however, will be political and...
After Manchester: Pause, and carry on
Society, Politics & Law

After Manchester: Pause, and carry on

...worked tirelessly to bring comfort, to help and to save lives”. This, the prime minister said, was “the spirit of Manchester and the spirit of Britain”. It was evidence of shared values and a way of life that “will always prevail”. In tone and scope, this is exactly the kind of speech the PM had to make at this painful time. Difficult questions, however, will...
UK nuclear industry faces Brexit fall-out
Society, Politics & Law

UK nuclear industry faces Brexit fall-out

...work closely together, but the two organisations have different methods and different personnel, so switching from one safeguard regime to the other cannot be done overnight. Since the UK’s nuclear industry is owned by the French energy company EDF, which in turn has the French government as its majority shareholder, this could lead to serious problems in nuclear...
What would the proposed deal mean for EU citizens?
Society, Politics & Law

What would the proposed deal mean for EU citizens?

...working). Access to benefits, healthcare and pensions is promised to the good while the most vulnerable remain ignored – not forgotten, mind you, as they seem to have been deliberately excluded. How the status will be evidenced is also another matter. Is a system of ID cards going to be implemented? Will it apply only to a specific group within the UK’s population?...