The new Netflix series, Nightflyers, an adaption of George R.R. Martin’s novella by the same name, is not worth its cost in time. If the series offered some of the elements that we know Martin to be good at, such as world and character building, the story would have a certain credibility, however it is…
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Uber loses employment rights case
The legal action started in October 2016 against Uber on behalf of first the GMB union and the IWGB union has resulted in a ruling against Uber’s appeal that its drivers are self-employed. It is not the end for Uber, however. The firm plans on taking the case to the employment appeal tribunal and if…
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Life after halls: the good, the bad and the money
Moving out of halls can be a financially complex endeavor, with rising demand fueling an increase in rental costs. The national rent average increased by eleven percent in 2016 alone, and the added burden of dealing with bills only makes matters worse. It sparked one of the largest rent strikes in the history of England,…
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Reality check: housing market still out of reach
For the first time since 2009, the average price of housing in Norwich decreased for three consecutive months. It is a relief for prospective buyers that the annual price increase is slowing down. Yet, one question remains: will it slow down enough? Between December 2015 and October 2016, the price of housing in Norwich went…
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