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.
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Is Big Tech getting too big?
Today's Big Question The EU is pursuing anti-competition claims against both Microsoft and Apple
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Victoria Starmer: Keir's private partner with the calming role
In The Spotlight Despite staying out of the spotlight, the Labour leader's wife is under increasing attention as Downing Street nears
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D-Day: why the Normandy invasion was so important
The Explainer Two days of events are being held to remember historic beach landings 80 years on
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The unauthorised pilgrims sneaking into Mecca
In the Spotlight Saudi authorities are warning of heavy fines for those caught travelling to the holy city this month without a permit
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Five things to watch out for in the European elections
The Explainer The far-right looks set to make significant gains in Brussels parliament
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How the internet is disappearing before our eyes
In The Spotlight Research shows that an increasing amount of older content is being removed from websites
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Is public opinion shifting in Israel over the war?
Today's Big Question International criticism and a lack of progress in freeing hostages is piling pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu
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What does the Green Party stand for?
The Explainer The party's growing prominence has sparked Labour into action ahead of the general election
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The most popular British royals of 2024
In Depth Princess Anne remains highly popular but she has been beaten to the top spot
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Immunotherapy and hay fever
The Explainer Research shows that the treatment could provide significant relief from symptoms for many hay fever sufferers
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Is pop music now too reliant on gossip?
Talking Point Taylor Swift's new album has prompted a flurry of speculation over who she is referring to in her songs
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The murky role of military contractors in war
The Explainer A civil case against US company has revived debate over the increasing use of private security firms in military operations
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Liz Truss to save the West: is a political comeback really on the cards?
Talking Point The former prime minister is back with a new tell-all memoir
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Why curbing methane emissions is tricky in fight against climate change
The Explainer Tackling the second most significant contributor to global warming could have an immediate impact
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Why the Moon is getting a new time zone
The Explainer The creation of 'coordinated lunar time' is part of Nasa's mission to establish a long-term presence on Earth's only natural satellite
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How AI is changing drug development
The Explainer Machine learning is allowing scientists to speed up the process of drug discovery and development
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How the Russia-Ukraine conflict has spread to Africa
The Explainer Kyiv is attempting to strengthen its alliances on the continent to counter Russia's growing presence
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Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye: from prison to Africa's youngest elected leader
Why everyone's talking about The 44-year-old has promised to shake up the establishment and enact economic reforms
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Titanic II: a 'far superior' replica, 'without the tragic ending'
Why everyone's talking about Australian billionaire is launching his third attempt at recreating the doomed ocean liner
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Is animal cruelty getting worse?
Today's big question A new report has revealed a sickening trend of catapult animal killings shared on WhatsApp, and incidence of harming pets is rising
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Can the Met Police heal its relationship with the Black community?
In depth Police chiefs accused of not doing enough to address reported institutional racism
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Nigeria's economic woes: what went wrong for African nation
Under the radar President Tinubu is struggling to tackle soaring inflation after 'shock therapy' of ending fuel subsidies
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Keir Starmer: The Biography – five things we learned
Why everyone's talking about New book offers glimpses behind the Labour leader's political persona
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Martha's Rule: patients given right to urgent second opinion
The Explainer Hospitals in England will launch new scheme that will allow access to a rapid treatment review
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