Tag Archives: NHS

As a valued customer…

Posted on April 15, 2014 by samiraahmed

This article first appeared in The Big Issue Magazine Malaysian Airlines deeply regrets what? The delay or cancellation to your flight? Perhaps they apologise for not “the” but “any” inconvenience caused. As we now know, they expressed their deep regret … Continue reading →

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Don’t be cynical about news, by a cynical news hack

Posted on January 30, 2014 by samiraahmed

  Last night I went on Newsnight to debate whether news is bad for us and what would make it better with Alain de Botton and ex hack turned spin doctor now writer, Alastair Campbell. You can watch the discussion … Continue reading →

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Missing news: A tale of an NHS rally, zombies and security guards

Posted on October 4, 2013 by samiraahmed

Should the BBC have given more attention and coverage to a mass protest rally over NHS changes outside Tory party Conference in Manchester on Sept 29th last weekend that attracted over 50,000 marchers? The rally, organised by unions, was mentioned. But like other … Continue reading →

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