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Current Affairs Digest

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    Current Affairs Digest: World Affairs (April 2022)

    Wednesday, 13 April, 2022

    This article looks at two of the many questions that have emerged following the Russian invasion of Ukraine: whether the Baltic states could be Russia’s next target, and what the future holds for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

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    • Defence
    • Foreign Policy
    • Security
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    Current Affairs Digest: Home Affairs (April 2022)

    Wednesday, 13 April, 2022

    In recent years, policing has been subject to a series of controversies and new pressures. These have led to widespread debate about the state of policing and calls for reform. This article looks at how policing could be changed to address current issues and tackle modern challenges.

    • Current Affairs Digest
    • Communities
    • Crime
    • Security
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    Current Affairs Digest: Coronavirus (January 2022)

    Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

    Coronavirus has continued to spread rapidly over recent months as a result of the Omicron variant. The Government answered the latest surge with a major booster campaign in the UK. This article looks at questions about whether booster programmes will become a regular occurrence or whether we could be reaching the end of the pandemic.

    • Current Affairs Digest
    • Coronavirus
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    Current Affairs Digest: Social Policy (January 2022)

    Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

    This article looks at two social policy issues that will have an impact on household finances from April 2022: the increasing cost of living, driven partly by rising energy prices; and increases to national insurance contributions to pay for health and social care.

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    • Economy
    • Energy
    • Welfare & Pensions
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    Current Affairs Digest: World Affairs (November 2021)

    Monday, 22 November, 2021

    Catch up on events from around the world this month. We take a closer look at the 26th Conference of Parties, which is the international summit on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and examine an article published in The Conversation discussing whether the summit could be considered a success.

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    • Energy
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    Current Affairs Digest: Economics (November 2021)

    Friday, 19 November, 2021

    Catch up on developments in economics this month. We take a look at a report by the Centre for Social Justice on how public procurement could help with levelling up, and demystify current debates around inflation and whether the Bank of England should raise interest rates.

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    • Economy
    • Government
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    Current Affairs Digest: Social Policy (October 2021)

    Thursday, 11 November, 2021

    Catch up on the latest social policy developments with a selection of articles you may have missed. This month we take a look at the social care levy, and the introduction of road pricing.

    • Current Affairs Digest
    • Families & Social Services
    • Transport
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    Current Affairs Digest: Constitution (October 2021)

    Thursday, 11 November, 2021

    Catch up on the latest developments from Government and constitutional studies with a selection of articles you may have missed. This month we take a look at metro mayors in the north of England, and representation in Parliament.

    • Current Affairs Digest
    • Government
    • Local Government
    • Parliament
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    Current Affairs Digest: World Affairs (October 2021)

    Thursday, 11 November, 2021

    Catch up on events from around the world with a selection of articles you may have missed. This month we take a look at cryptocurrency in El Salvador, and recent elections in Peru.

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    • World Affairs
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    Current Affairs Digest: Coronavirus (October 2021)

    Thursday, 11 November, 2021

    Catch up on Covid-19 developments with a selection of articles you may have missed. This month we take a look at how the virus first spread, and differences in hospital admission rates between variants.

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    • Coronavirus
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    Current Affairs Digest: Science (October 2021)

    Thursday, 11 November, 2021

    Catch up on developments from the world of science with a selection of articles you may have missed. This month we take a look at the first rock sample successfully collected from the surface of Mars, and the impact of road noise on dementia.

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    • Science & Technology
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    Current Affairs Digest: Economics (October 2021)

    Thursday, 11 November, 2021

    Catch up on developments in economics with a selection of articles you may have missed. This month we take a look at unemployment benefits in recessions, and green initiatives in public finance.

    • Current Affairs Digest
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Employment
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    Current Affairs Digest: Economics (July 2021)

    Monday, 05 July, 2021

    Catch up on developments in economics with a selection of articles you may have missed. This month we take a look at the issue of in-work poverty.

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    • Economy
    • Employment
    • Welfare & Pensions
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    Current Affairs Digest: Coronavirus (July 2021)

    Monday, 05 July, 2021

    Catch up on the latest Covid-19 developments with a selection of articles you may have missed. Articles this month look at the relationship between Covid-19 and vitamin D, and the impact of lockdown on gambling.

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    • Coronavirus
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    Current Affairs Digest: Science (July 2021)

    Monday, 05 July, 2021

    Catch up on the world of science with a selection of articles you may have missed. Articles this month look at carbon offsetting, and the approval of a new Alzheimer's drug in the USA.

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    • Environment
    • Science & Technology

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