Harriet Marsden, The Week UK
Harriet Marsden is a writer for The Week, mostly covering UK and global news and politics. Before joining the site in 2023, she was a freelance journalist for seven years, specialising in social affairs and culture. She worked for The Guardian, The Times and The Independent, and regularly contributed articles to The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The New Statesman, Tortoise Media, Metro and many other titles, as well as appearing on BBC Radio London, Times Radio and Woman’s Hour.
In 2021, she was awarded the "journalist-at-large" fellowship by the Local Trust charity, and spent a year travelling independently to some of England’s most deprived areas to write about community activism. She has also worked as a journalist in Bolivia, Colombia and Spain, and has a master’s in international journalism from City University, London. As an undergraduate at the University of Cambridge, she studied modern languages, specialising in Latin America. She has developed a particular interest in feminism and gender equality, contributing eight chapters to DK’s The Feminism Book and regularly appearing as a commentator on women’s issues. She has also written a historical fiction novel on the wives of Henry VIII. In 2023, she attended the 67th Commission on the Status of Women as a UN Women UK delegate. Find her at @harriet1marsden on Twitter.
Latest articles by Harriet Marsden, The Week UK
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Rome's Colossus of Constantine
In the Spotlight British artist digitally reconstructs original from remaining fragments to create new statue of Roman emperor
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Will Putin agree to a Ukraine ceasefire in 2024?
Today's Big Question Russian leader 'ready to make a deal' amid growing opposition to war but 'no evidence' that Kyiv would cede territory
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The celebrity winners of 2023
In the Spotlight Girl power's still got it as Taylor Swift, Barbie and Britney all come out on top
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Pros and cons of day-time naps
Pros and cons A snooze improves cognitive function and mood but sleep is also linked to obesity and underlying health issues
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What 2024 election in Russia will tell us about Vladimir Putin's grip on power
The Explainer President announces bid to run for fifth term – and he could hold on to power until 2036
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Queen Letizia and a Spanish royal scandal
In the Spotlight Queen's ex-brother-in-law alleges the pair had an affair while she was pregnant with King's child
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Anastrozole: the daily breast cancer pill tipped to save thousands of lives
The Explainer Existing treatment approved for preventative use under 'pioneering' NHS drug repurposing scheme
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What is a 'feminist approach' to cancer care?
The Explainer 800,000 women die from 'preventable' cancers each year due to 'patriarchy', landmark study finds
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Journalists in UK courts: question of transparency?
Under the radar Proposed changes to justice system include excluding reporters from rape and sexual assault trials
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Asteroid sample on way to Earth may help answer Big Bang questions
Speed Read Capsule of dust from Bennu will probably show signs of water and carbon: the building blocks of life
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School's out: are term-time holidays acceptable?
Talking Point Parents struggle to afford summer travel price hikes, but face threat of fines and disrupted education
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Met Police clean-up: more than 1,000 officers suspended or on restricted duties
'Eye-watering' figures show scale of challenge to restore public trust
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Daniel Khalife escape: how secure are UK prisons?
Today's Big Question MPs and experts blame austerity cuts for chronic understaffing, overcrowding and inexperienced guards
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Quiz of The Week: 2 - 8 September
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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What does the royal family actually do?
feature From official state duties to charitable pursuits, most of the royals keep themselves busy
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Who knew what about flawed concrete in schools?
Under the Radar Government under pressure over RAAC crisis as experts have warned about risks since 1995
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Covid testing to be ramped up for winter
Speed Read Scientists fear UK could be ‘flying blind’ on infection rates due to lack of monitoring programmes
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Quiz of The Week: 26 August - 1 September
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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Can England fix its crumbling schools?
Today's Big Question Government hurriedly orders school closures, relocations and urgent repairs due to fears over unsafe concrete
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Is Britain’s infrastructure failing?
feature High costs, inflation, policy uncertainty and ‘nimby’ tax have led to ‘dire state’ of UK building projects
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France’s abaya robe ban in schools: overreach from the state?
Talking Point A move denounced by Muslim leaders, but welcomed by the far right, and head teachers
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Luis Rubiales and Spanish football’s MeToo moment
Talking Point Furore over Spanish FA president’s ‘non-consensual’ kiss overshadows World Cup triumph
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Quiz of The Week: 19 - 25 August
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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The pros and cons of going to university
Pros and Cons Record-high costs and competition leave A-level students questioning worth of a degree
By Harriet Marsden Last updated
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