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Following a recent teaching excursion to Riyadh, the Undercover Academic reports back on ambitious and exciting property-related initiatives happening in the Kingdom.  We don’t hear much about the property market or the many new or planned developments in Saudi...

Falling pupil numbers Urban areas across the United Kingdom are facing a significant decline in the number of pupils. Research by the National Foundation for Educational Research reveals that state primary schools in London have experienced a 6.8% drop in roles...

If you live in West London, you probably know the drill by now. You check your route in the morning, hoping that, just maybe, your journey might be slightly less torturous than the previous day. But no.  With Hammersmith already undergoing maintenance that...

When I moved to London from abroad I was quite scared; not of all the difficult British accents, the sweaty tube or the doubtful love for vinegar. No… I was scared of the rental prices. How is it normal to pay £1800 per month for outdated one-bedroom apartments with...

Many young graduates are facing challenges that extend beyond finding the right job or managing student loans. One particular hurdle I’ve noticed the most is their struggle with negotiation, particularly in the job market. Despite being highly educated and digitally...

As a systematic trading developer in the crypto space for a little under three years, I’ve heard all sorts of narratives surrounding Bitcoin and the crypto market as a whole. From its wasteful energy consumption to its single use case for criminals

As a business owner in the UK estate agency industry, I am now contemplating what a Labour government in the UK may impact in terms of my role as an employer.

One of the few bright spots in the booze business in recent years has been the continuing success of English wine and, in particular, English fizzy wine (aka “English Champagne“). The likes of Chapel Down and Nyetimber have made their mark, albeit at no small cost to the drinking classes.