Niellah Arboine

A new report from The Women and Equalities Committee has suggested that LGBTQ people don't always receive the same level of care as the rest of the population when it comes to health services. The committee made up of MPs has said that LGBTQ people…

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock all year, you’ll probably know there have been a number of climate change protests led by environmental pressure group Extinction Rebellion going on. The protests have been taking place in the capital and…

It’s been two years since the tragic fire in Grenfell Tower in West London that sent shockwaves through the country. Now the London Fire Brigade Commissioner Dany Cotton has said the “stay put” policy, which is believed to have cost many lives in…

When it comes to dairy alternatives, there seems to be more choice on the supermarket shelves than ever before. From almond and rice milk to coconut, hemp, and even tiger nut milk — just about any grain or nut can be transformed into a milk with its…

Witnessing black history being made during Black History Month is nothing short of monumental. Last night, Bernardine Evaristo won the prestigious Booker Prize, making her the first black woman to do so. The British author shares the prize with…

In the Queen’s speech on Monday (Oct. 14), the government proposed plans that would mean all people must carry ID to vote in the UK. The question is, though, is this just a common technique to protect against voter fraud, or is it moving into…

While it may be starting to feel like a bit of a pantomime, Brexit is very much real, and in the latest episode of “what's going on in government?” Boris Johnson has reportedly said he will challenge Queen Elizabeth to fire him before he agrees to…

Earlier this year, the world was alerted to the horrific forest fires occurring in Brazil, home to the biggest rainforest in the world – the Amazon. There have been many theories and much speculation as to their cause, and now it's being reported…

On Monday, Extinction Rebellion (XR) took to the streets of London again, to protest climate change. And at the same time this was happening, instead of supporting, or in fact saying anything productive, Prime Minister Boris Johnson insulted…

Naomi Campbell, in my opinion, the greatest model in the world. But outside of her being shockingly beautiful, she’s a philanthropist, she speaks up for black girls, and, even with a career spanning three decades, she’s still manages to be…

Around 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in the UK. Although secondary breast cancer — which is a condition where the cancer spreads from the breasts to other parts of the body…

Whether its Earl Grey or a strong builders, there’s nothing that screams British culture quite like a good cup of tea. But not all tea bags are created equally. Here are five of the best plastic-free tea options you should be investing in. It may…

It’s Black history month, which means a time to celebrate, commemorate and learn more about black histories and cultures in the UK and beyond. And what better way to kick things off than with wonderful books by black British women published in 2019.…

Madam C.J. Walker, Marie Curie, Josephine Cochrane, Flossie Wong-Staal, and Mary Anderson are the names of just a few women who have invented products that have helped people and even saved lives over the centuries. And yet, a new study has shown…

In the age of technology, most of us don't just type on a keyboard anymore, but also on smartphones, and other touchscreen devices. Now, new research suggests that the technique people use to type has a big impact on their speed. As you might have…

What better way to begin Black History Month than with the announcement of a book series celebrating black British life? A Quick Ting On, created and produced by publisher Magdalene Abraha and written by some of the country’s brightest young…

After getting a stainless steel water bottle which promises to keep liquids cold for 24 hours, I decided this summer that it would be a genius idea to fill it with ice-cold wine for Notting Hill Carnival. And yes, I did have deliciously cold pinot…

Last week, the BBC partially upheld a complaint against presenter Naga Munchetty for speaking about racism in reference to comments made by Donald Trump. However, after widespread criticism and a re-assessment from the Director General, the network…

According to a new report from the British Heart Foundation, the general understanding of coronary heart disease is still gendered, meaning women are dying unnecessarily from heart attacks. Not only are heart attacks still seen as something that…