Despite the widespread opposition, however, it remains likely that similar legislation will still be considered

The 2012 London Olympic Games will be remembered as a turning point for female athletes. For the first time all 204 participating nations sent women, moreover, these are the first games in which medals were to women awarded in all sports, including boxing. However, the Games still reveal an inherent […]

Child obesity in the United Kingdom As Britain celebrates its successful hosting and performance in the Olympic Games, youth inactivity and obesity is a growing and under-addressed issue. The growth of child obesity rates is such that if they continue Britain will have largely obese population by 2050. According to […]

Students protest in London (2011) against public sector cuts in the education sector. Social media was extensively used to mobilize the protests. Photo taken by Billy Rowlinson, published on Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Sorry No Future! It is too expensive…. Manchester Student Protests. New government policies are fueling student protests in many countries. Photo taken by Stuart Grout, published on Flickr (CC BY 2.0)