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New Season, New Dawns

As another Premier League season kicks off, many top clubs are hoping for a resurgence. Meanwhile, the title may be decided off the field.

| Sport

Video Allowed Errors

VAR is still as controversial among football fans as ever. New technology, new attitudes and a new approach are needed to restore confidence.

| Sport

New Season, Same Story?

The new Premier Season has kicked off. The final result looks predictable, but there is still a lot of uncertainty around a lot of the top clubs.

| Sport

Football Management: The Human Factor

Steve Bruce was right to call out the abuse suffered by Premier League football managers. It's a blight on the game, that harms the teams they manage.

| Sport

Teenage Aces: Tennis' New Generation

With ageing superstars close to retirement, Tennis is a sport in transition. Does the unexpected success of Emma Radacanu herald a new generation of superstars?

| Sport

New Season, New Top 4

The new Premier League season has kicked-off, amid serious questions about the competitiveness of the league. Can anyone catch the top 4?

| Sport

Back to the Future: Euro 2020

Euro 2020 was a triumph for English football despite a disappointing finale. It promises a bright future. The consequences may not be so glorious.

| Sport

Now for the Blue Wall

The Liberal Democrat victory in the Chesham and Amersham by-election was a major surprise. It shouldn't have been, it's been a long time coming.

| Politics

Winning Narratives: Local Elections 2021

The Conservatives trounced Labour in the recent local elections, or did they? A close examination of the results reveals a more complex picture.

| Politics

After the Emergency: Balancing the Budget

Changing economic orthodoxy means that IMF calls for a solidarity tax will be heeded. Individuals and companies that benefited from the pandemic will be hit.

| Politics