Monthly Archives: April 2017
Student blog post: Only 1 in 3 Americans are very happy, according to Harris Poll.
The story claims that, only 1 in 3 Americans are very happy according to the Harris poll. However it can be argued that this headline is misleading because it is based on people’s emotions which are relative and can change … Continue reading
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Student Post: The Guardian – Uber v TfL: court hears written English test will cost 33,000 drivers their jobs
Summary of article Demand for minicab drivers to pass language test to obtain license Test (writing short essay) would not apply to black cab drivers Would put nearly 1/3 of London minicab drivers out of business (Uber) Uber lawyers say … Continue reading
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Student post: Mixed new drug with statins can reduce risk of heart attack
By Jock Rayment This article found on the Times website, outlines how the combination of statins, a well-known treatment taken by an estimated 6 million Brits, along with a new “breakthrough” drug named Evolocumab can supposedly reduce the risk of heart attack. … Continue reading
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Student post: Term-time holidays – Where most children were absent
A recent study has found that more students, in comparison to previous years, are taking time out of school to go on holiday. A report by the BBC has claimed that ‘Term-time holidays accounted for a quarter of unauthorised absences … Continue reading
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Student post: No more painkillers and gluten-free food on the NHS as health service head launches cost-cutting drive
Recently it has been announced that the NHS will be not be prescribing painkillers or gluten-free food. They are attempting to cut costs to the NHS and will no longer be offering everyday medicines which can be bought in supermarkets. … Continue reading
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