Rebekah Evans, The Week UK
Rebekah Evans is senior editor at The Week. She joined in 2023 as newsletter editor, overseeing a wide range of topics from UK politics and global news, to travel and food. She also made regular appearances on The Week Unwrapped podcast, and has written on subjects ranging from conflict and Caribbean politics to fast fashion and football.
Rebekah started her career at Reach plc, where she cut her teeth on news, before pivoting into personal finance at the height of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis. Social affairs is another of her passions, covering topics from Grenfell to the NHS and mental health. She has interviewed people from across the world and from all walks of life.
Rebekah has also written for a host of publications including The Guardian, The Week magazine, the Press Association and local newspapers. While reading English at King's College London, she juggled a role as editor-in-chief of the university newspaper, Roar News, with moonlighting as an executive producer for the university's flagship student political radio show. After graduating, she completed an NCTJ with the Press Association. Rebekah can be found on Twitter at @rebekah_ne.
Latest articles by Rebekah Evans, The Week UK
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Road to nowhere: Malawi’s deepening fuel crisisUnder the Radar The southeast African nation has been hit by a currency shortage – and the nation’s drivers are paying the price
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Spice, spice, baby: the enduring legacy of pumpkin spice latteThe Week Recommends In a world of fleeting trends, the autumnal drink has proven remarkably durable
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The great offshore gamble: online casinos bet on a tiny African islandUnder the Radar Anjouan, a speck in the Indian Ocean, seems to have traded vanilla for virtual roulette
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Say cheap: parents turning to AI for school photosIn the Spotlight Professional photographers losing out as parents use AI to generate free portraits
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Notting Hill Carnival at 60: a uniquely British-Caribbean celebrationThe Explainer As the event enters another decade, organisers are determined to preserve its heritage
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High and dry: St Lucia’s battle to fix water woesUnder the Radar Costly effort to overhaul supply has yet to solve the everyday struggle for reliable water
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World Cup minnows prepare for life-changing tournamentUnder the Radar Curaçao and Cape Verde among the newcomers cast into the spotlight on world football’s biggest stage
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The heat is on: a hot pepper shortage is rattling the CaribbeanUnder the Radar Dwindling Scotch bonnet harvests threaten hot sauce supplies the world over
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Pulp friction: why quality mangoes are hard to findUnder the Radar Conflict, weather and supply chains are putting a squeeze on the tropical fruit
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Best Caribbean restaurants in LondonThe Week Recommends From bold flavours to twists on tradition, these restaurants serve up a rich tapestry of food culture from across the West Indies
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Cuba’s international army of doctors is in retreatIn the Spotlight A programme blending healthcare, diplomacy and cash is colliding with renewed pressure from Washington
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The growing concern over braiding hair chemicalsUnder the Radar Dangerous ingredients found in hair products have created a toxic twist in the beauty industry for Black women
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Fugu Day: why Ghana’s traditional garment is having a renaissanceUnder the Radar A centuries-old outfit is being rewoven into a statement of cultural pride – and defiance
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Rock Villa, Bequia: a hidden villa on an island epitomising Caribbean blissThe Week Recommends This gorgeous property is the perfect setting to do absolutely nothing – and that’s the best part
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Luke Larsson’s prawn and pomelo saladThe Week Recommends Pomelo-sweetened prawns meet spicy dressing and herbs in a sharp Thai salad
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Prickly pear juice recipeThe Week Recommends Jewel-toned, natural juice is a thirst-quenching treat
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The small Caribbean island courting crypto billionsUnder the Radar Crypto mogul Olivier Janssens plans to create a libertarian utopia on Nevis
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Best panettones for Christmas 2025: tried and tastedThe Week Recommends Festive, fluffy and full of joy, these panettones provide magic in every bite
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Five policies from the Tory conferenceIn Depth Party leader Kemi Badenoch has laid out the Conservative plan for a potential future government
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Grecotel Luxme Dama Dama: Greek luxury with a breezy beach vibeThe Week Recommends Rhodes is reimagined in this refined and relaxed resort
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Bluetoothing: the phenomenon driving HIV spike in FijiUnder the Radar ‘Blood-swapping’ between drug users fuelling growing health crisis on Pacific island
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The tiny Caribbean island sitting on a digital 'goldmine'Under The Radar Anguilla's country-code domain name is raking in millions from a surprise windfall
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Four royal holiday hotspotsThe Week Recommends Follow in the footsteps of royalty and experience the charm of some of their most popular getaways
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The best Indian restaurants in LondonThe Week Recommends Where to find the finest curries in the capital
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