The University of Birmingham (UoB) has not furloughed many of its student workers in addition to cutting many jobs normally filled by postgraduate students, News Writer John Wimperis reports

Comment Writer Danielle Murinas discusses the long-anticipated reopening of pubs in the UK and considers the potential influence of lockdown on British drinking culture

Comment Writer Katie Porteous argues that whilst the UK continue to ease lockdown measures, they should look to Melbourne as a warning about complacency

Comment Writer Catrin Jackson argues that the compulsory use of face masks in shops should have been implemented sooner and may have reduced the impact of the COVID-19 on the UK

Culture Editor Emily Gulbis discusses the disappearance of the Liberal Democrats in the public sphere, analysing why the party has recently garnered little attention and support

Comment Writer Caitlin Talbot discusses Boris Johnson's approach to reviving the economy post-COVID-19, arguing that the government should prioritise helping those in need as opposed to focusing on opening pubs and restaurants

Comment Writer Lance Morris discusses the recent change in the Labour Party's leadership, and how Keir Starmer is tackling issues head-on

Comment Writer Georgina Tait discusses New Zealand supermarket chain Countdown's recent change in its naming of menstrual products and why we need to remove the taboo around the word 'period'

Sci & Tech Editor, Daniella Southin discusses the safety of the world's oceans for marine wildlife.

As we reflect on Pride Month, which this year has been able to be celebrated in its traditional sense, Comment Writers share how they chose to mark it and what Pride means to them personally

Comment Editor Chelsie Henshaw reflects on the social media reaction to BLM protests, particularly one she attempted to organise in her own town, suggesting the same outrage is not found at those flouting social distancing in other ways

Comment Writer Colette Fountain discusses the lack of female protagonists in children's literature and, in particular, the influence of Jacqueline Wilson's novels