Anna Boyne Archives - Empoword Journalism

Starmer’s Cabinet Is A Breath of Fresh Air, But Will They Survive The Incoming Storm?

Anna Boyne — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:24:52 +0000

Keir Starmer’s first cabinet appointments are certnly a breath of fresh air - but do they have what it takes to survive the incoming storm?

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TALA Ruling Deemed Landmark Case In Influencer Culture

Anna Boyne — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:07:31 +0000

In what has been deemed a landmark ruling, the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) upheld complaints against Grace Beverley, founder and owner of sustainable activewear brand TALA.

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France Hasn’t Heard The Last of Their Far-Right ‘National Rally’

Anna Boyne — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:03:59 +0000

The final round of France's legislative elections just took place - and victory for the French left-wing coalition was anything but expected.

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Growing Up On A Hippie Commune

Anna Boyne — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:19:47 +0000

Anna interviews her friend, Fran, who grew up on a hippie commune, as she details her experience and its lasting impact on her life.

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Finding Love Through Language Learning

Anna Boyne — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:33:07 +0000

Forget swiping left and right on Tinder. Language learning websites are bringing people together from across the globe.

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Learning from Bridget Jones about New Year’s Resolutions

Anna Boyne — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 21:08:44 +0000

Making New Year’s resolutions only to break them before the end of January is a well-known cliché. It exists in real life and on-screen too. Take Bridget Jones, who in the throes of self-pity, vowed on New Year's Eve that she would take control of her life in the New Year.

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Just Stop Oil Activist Remanded To Prison For Six Months

Anna Boyne — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:46:10 +0000

22-year-old Phoebe Plummer, the Just Stop Oil activist who threw cans of tomato soup at Van Gogh’s Sunflowers in London’s National Gallery in 2022, has been remanded to prison.

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The Psychology of Sports Mascots: Luck, Longevity and Loneliness

Anna Boyne — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:32:22 +0000

Iconic marketing mascots like the Andrex Puppy and Ronald McDonald have been around for many decades. Part of this clan are sports mascots, who might be the face of sporting teams, but their psychology often gets overlooked.

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The Motherhood Penalty: Inequality in the Workplace

Anna Boyne — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:48:21 +0000

Working mothers remain significantly worse off in pay and career progression than their male counterparts, according to recent survey.

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Beige Flags: Loving the Little Things

Anna Boyne — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:27:05 +0000

Red and green flags have already prophesied the fate of our relationships - for better or for worse. But now, taking the internet by storm, we are introduced to the 'beige flags' trend.

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