Death to 2020
Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones’ “Death to 2020” mockumentary looks back at a year like no other and reviews the major political and world events that saw the world eventually experience lockdown over the COVID-19; protests on climate change, on race and police brutality whist trying to comprehend a US President Continue Reading
2020 – the “unprecedented” Year!
There is a single word that serves as a fitting representation of 2020 – ‘Resilience’. A year in review might suggest that the moments are behind us. What 2020 has shown is the events that defined this year. Here is a snapshot. January The year kicks off with some of Continue Reading
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Announced – UK orders 40 million
The first truly effective coronavirus vaccine from the pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech was announced today which the makers believe could prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, frollowing preliminary analysis. The developers – Pfizer and BioNTech – have described the drug as a “great day for science Continue Reading
Global Citizen Covid-19 Summit Appeal
This is one of the most important actions you can take right now. The UK may be going into another lockdown, but Boris Johnson and other world leaders have the chance to end the pandemic — help to make sure they take action! Robert, your actions have already Continue Reading
Shelter Covid Appeal
With the announcement of a second national lockdown, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shown all of us the importance of a decent and safe home. But, so far, the pandemic has devastated the economy. Millions of households are unable to cover rent payments and are struggling to survive on shrinking incomes. Shelter services are hearing Continue Reading
Concern for Syrian Al Hol Camp Refugees
Humanitarians are “very concerned” about the plight of more than 64,000 people living in the restive Al Hol camp in northeast Syria, the UN Spokesperson told journalists on Friday. Located in northeastern Syria, near the border with Iraq, 94 per cent of the camp for the displaced, is made up Continue Reading
