Richard Windsor, The Week UK
Richard Windsor is a freelance writer for The Week Digital. He began his journalism career by writing about politics and sport while studying at the University of Southampton. He then worked across various football publications before specialising in cycling for almost nine years, covering major races including the Tour de France and interviewing some of the sport’s top riders. He led Cycling Weekly’s digital platforms as editor for seven of those years, helping to transform the publication into the UK’s largest cycling website.
He left that role to go freelance in April 2022, but still covers cycling as part-time digital editor for independent magazine and website Rouleur. He also works as a writer and consultant helping brands with their content, specialising particularly in digital content strategy and optimisation.
Latest articles by Richard Windsor, The Week UK
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Vladimir Putin: how much is Russian president's net worth?
In Depth Some reports suggest Putin is one of the richest people in the world
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Who will be the next James Bond?
In Depth The question of who will replace Daniel Craig has been on everyone's lips since No Time to Die
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Pros and cons of the death penalty
Pros and cons There's been a 'clear trend' away from the death penalty in recent decades, but the US 'remains an outlier'
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Hollywood's new affection for the British smile
Talking Point Natural teeth are bucking the trend of the classic Hollywood smile
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Pros and cons of legalising assisted dying
Pros and Cons Assisted dying law thrown into doubt after its main backer agrees to postpone its implementation
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Is the BBC biased?
The Explainer The BBC rejects suggestions of a 'lenient stance' in its reporting
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Polar scares: assault in the Antarctic
Under The Radar Violence on remote research bases is rare but extremely challenging to police
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Did Vladimir Putin just play Donald Trump?
Today's Big Question The Russian president rejected a full ceasefire after long conversation with his US counterpart
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Should lying in politics be a criminal offence?
Today's Big Question Welsh government considers new crime of deliberate deception by an elected official
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What will the thaw in Russia-US relations cost Europe?
Today's Big Question US determination to strike a deal with Russia over Ukraine means Europe faces 'betrayal by a long-term ally'
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Paris AI Summit: has Europe already been left behind?
The Explainer EU shift from AI regulation to investment may still leave it trailing in US and China's wake
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Why South Africa's land reform is so controversial
The Explainer Donald Trump has turned his ire on the South African government's land reform policies
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Cristiano Ronaldo at 40: what now?
Talking Point Highest-paid football player in the world still has epic goals in his sights
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Vladimir Putin's secret family
Under The Radar Does the Russian president have two children or five? And who are the women he's had children with?
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The Brutalist, AI and the future of cinema
The Explainer The use of AI in the Oscar-tipped epic has launched a fresh debate over its applications in the film industry
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Schools' Send crisis: how can it be fixed?
Today's Big Question Government urged to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities and save councils from bankruptcy
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4B movement: what is it and how did it start?
Under The Radar Why women around the world are adopting celibacy in a backlash against misogyny
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Alexandr Wang: how world's youngest self-made billionaire is shaping future of AI
In the Spotlight The latest in a line of college dropouts turned Silicon Valley kingpins, Wang has harnessed the human labour behind the 'magic' of AI
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Naltrexone: the wonder drug for alcoholism
The pill is said to have a high success rate in reducing alcohol cravings with few side effects
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Who are the Freemasons?
In depth The secret rituals of freemasonry have long inspired conspiracy theories about its global power and influence
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Is it safe for refugees to return to Syria?
Talking Point European countries rapidly froze asylum claims after Assad's fall but Syrian refugees may have reason not to rush home
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Assad's fall upends the Captagon drug empire
Multi-billion-dollar drug network sustained former Syrian regime
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Guinness: how Irish stout became Britain's most popular pint
Pubs across Britain are warning supplies could run out in the build-up to Christmas after a rise in popularity
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What would happen if World War Three started?
In depth With conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, the 'spark' that could ignite all-out war 'already exists'
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