Month: January 2026

The Screenwriter’s Conundrum: Why the Streaming Boom Is Not Benefitting the People Who Write the Shows

By Hyojung Sun and Carolyn Hunter While streaming giants are booming, the writers behind our favorite shows face a precarious financial future. Is the shift from residuals to one-off buyouts jeopardizing the next generation of creative storytelling? We live in a golden age of television, driven by digital technology. With seemingly endless new shows and … Continue reading The Screenwriter’s Conundrum: Why the Streaming Boom Is Not Benefitting the People Who Write the Shows

Criminal Landlords in the Private Rented Sector in England 

ESRC-funded research exposes how organised crime and slum landlords exploit vulnerable tenants through abuse, illegal evictions, and coercion By Dr Julie Rugg The private rented sector (PRS) accommodates around 20 per cent of all households in England. The PRS is generally regarded as a problematic sector within the housing market, and the introduction of the … Continue reading Criminal Landlords in the Private Rented Sector in England