The Falmouth Anchor • 06/11/2021

‘Surfers Against Sewage’ protest at Gylly Beach

Around 40 people gathered on Gylly Beach on Saturday for the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice. This was a global day of demonstrations in light of the global climate talks, COP26, currently being hosted in Glasgow.

The Falmouth Anchor • 18/10/2021

Student dropped out because of racism on campus

Earlier this year, I wrote an article detailing the racism that current ethnic minority students have experienced on campus and in Falmouth and Penryn. Having received a response from the university and a clear pledge as to the actions they planned to take, I had hoped to see some progress.

13/08/2021

How suitable are financial products for young savers?

"Claro’s recent research shows that financial literacy scores among 18-24 year olds are 17 per cent below the UK average and 21 per cent of Millenials and Gen Z’s are concerned about their financial situation."

FTAdviser • 10/08/2021

What the great wealth transfer means for social mobility

Despite our wish that education would act as the great leveller between more wealthy and poor children, a Sutton Trust study indicates that is not the case.

Pensions Expert • 04/08/2021

Why it is important to start pensions early?

Advice firm Purely Pensions has warned that savers in their 20s could lose more than £21,000 at retirement if they put off making contributions to their pensions for the first five years of working.

FTAdviser • 03/08/2021

Education costs need proper wealth planning

Parents and students are vastly underestimating student debt, according to recent research from the Association of Investment Companies.

Pensions Expert • 02/08/2021

GPs admin woes continue in new Capita pensions portal

The long-running saga of admin issues for doctors continues, as a new pensions and payments portal for GP practices, introduced in June, has shown a series of failings, including missing records and payments.

Pensions Expert • 29/07/2021

MP introduces bill to investigate Atomic Energy Authority transfers

Conservative MP David Johnston has introduced a private members’ bill to allow the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to investigate pension transfers made out of the UK Atomic Energy Authority pension scheme.

Pensions Expert • 20/07/2021

Govt introduces public service pensions bill in parliament

On the go: The government introduced the public service pensions and judicial offices bill in the House of Lords on Monday that will allow the implementation of the McCloud remedy. The new legislation, introduced by Conservative peer Viscount Younger of Leckie, was first announced in the Queen’s Speech in May.

The Falmouth Anchor • 13/06/2021

Unauthorised ‘Kill The Bill’ protest marches on G7 media centre on final day of summit

Protests have continued in Cornwall on the final day of the G7 summit in Carbis Bay.

The Falmouth Anchor • 12/06/2021

Thousands protest across Falmouth on second day of G7 summit

Protests have continued in Cornwall on the second day of the G7 summit in Cornwall, with thousands taking to the streets in Falmouth.

The Falmouth Anchor • 11/06/2021

Protests across Falmouth and Cornwall on first day of G7 summit

Protests have taken place across Falmouth and Cornwall on the first day of the G7 summit. The summit, taking place in Carbis Bay this year, brings together some of the most powerful world leaders. 6,500 officers have been brought in to police the summit. A ferry, the Silja Europa, has docked in Falmouth to accommodate around 1,000 extra personnel. 12 police officers are currently self-isolating after one tested positive for COVID-19 aboard the ship.

The Falmouth Anchor • 11/06/2021

Y7 summit comes to Cornwall

At the same time as the G7 summit in Carbis Bay, the Future Leaders Network has brought the Y7 (Youth 7) to Cornwall this year.

The Falmouth Anchor • 10/06/2021

The legacy of the G7 in Cornwall

We’re off with The Falmouth Anchor’s G7 coverage, and we started today with a press briefing from Kate Kennally, chief executive of Cornwall Council, and Councillor Linda Taylor, leader of the council, who discussed the community work that has gone into the summit and what the legacy of the summit will be for the region.

03/06/2021

🌍 Inside The Middle East — May 27

Hello folks! Happy Thursday, hope we’re all doing well and ready for another Inside The Middle East!

The Falmouth Anchor • 17/05/2021

‘Free Palestine’ march in Falmouth

In response to the recent eruption of violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories, a demonstration was organised in Falmouth on Sunday afternoon (May 16) to show solidarity with the people of Palestine.

13/05/2021

🌍 Inside The Middle East — May 6

Hey guys, Happy Thursday and welcome to another edition of Inside The Middle East. Another full slate of news today, as well as new jobs, internships and datasets below! Today we’ll dissect the 10th anniversary of Osama bin Laden’s death; the Israeli stampede that killed at least 45 Jewish festivalgoers; Palestine’s postponed elections; a reported U.S.-Iran prisoner swap; the daunting lack of press freedom in the Middle East; and a new book that sheds light on the birth of Egypt’s feminism movement.

13/05/2021

🇮🇱🇵🇸 Israel Palestine Violence Explained

Hey folks, today we’re calling an audible from our usual round-up of the latest news around the Middle East. Instead we’ll dissect the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine. Explaining a rapidly moving story with literally tens of thousands of years of history and context behind it is really difficult, let alone to fit into a single newsletter. With that said, Daniel and I have done our best to scour through dozens of news reports to decipher the latest and most accurate information.

29/04/2021

🌍 Inside The Middle East — April 29

Hey guys, welcome to another edition of Inside The Middle East! We have another full slate today, so we’ll get right to it!

Inside the Middle East • 26/04/2021

🌍 Inside The Middle East — April 22

Happy Wednesday folks! Welcome to another edition of Inside The Newsroom where we dissect the most important news from the most important region in the world.