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“Pupils excluded from school might as well be given a prison sentence” – former Director-General

The term 'school to prison line' is a phrase used in youth work circles which has invariably become a reality for the thousands of...

Tobi Dada - 20/06/2020

Coronavirus

R number: What is it and is there a better measurement?

As part of our Common Sense On: Coronavirus series, Contributor Adesewa explores the meaning of the R value, its importance and its relationship with...

The Common Sense Network - 15/05/2020

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How does the monarchy work?

The Monarchy may be viewed as a distant elite by some, especially millennials - but the power and purpose of this age-old institution may...

Courtney Carr - 13/02/2020

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Does exiting the EU affect our technological security?

Media coverage has noticeably reduced in the run-up to Brexit - here's a quick update on the latest dilemma faced by the current government...

Courtney Carr - 29/01/2020

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How Does Amazon Survive Black Friday Sales?

by Matthew Goldsmith Should A Company You’ve Probably Never Heard Of, Be Allowed To Carry Amazon Through Black Friday Black Friday (Friday 29th November) which is...

Common Sense Contributors - 26/10/2019

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Is Bitcoin a Ponzi Scheme?

Most people either understand Bitcoin and have invested in it, or have no clue how it works. Bitcoin has eluded most of us as...

Richard Bolton - 18/10/2019

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Dr Alexa Will See You Now

by Dolline Mukui Amazon’s Alexa and the NHS will partner up to take on health related questions in a bid to ease the pressure off...

Common Sense Contributors - 12/07/2019

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Extinct Bees Could Cost The UK £690m

by Dolline Mukui UK bees are at risk of going extinct revealed in a survey. Data from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust suggests that the Beast...