When the UK reversed its stance on China’s controversial mega-embassy, critics saw more than a policy shift — they saw a warning. Was Britain trading national security for diplomatic favours?

They once fought for Hong Kong’s freedom, but now, they fight to keep their voices alive in exile.

It starts with a dance. A meme. A trend. Before you realise it, you have spent an hour scrolling, hooked by an algorithm that seems to know you better than you know yourself. 

A £5 dress, worn twice, then discarded. A factory worker sewing for 75 hours a week. A landfill, overflowing with last season’s trends. Fast fashion moves quickly, but its effects last.

For asylum seekers, the journey to safety is filled with endless waiting and uncertainty — but for those who offer support, the fight for...