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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How technology helps and harms endangered languages
Under the radar Languages are disappearing at fastest rate in history, accelerated by digital dominance of English
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India elections 2024: the logistics of world's biggest vote
The Explainer More than 10% of the world's population is registered for a historic democratic exercise, with PM Modi likely to dominate again
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How happy is Finland really?
Today's Big Question Nordic nation tops global happiness survey for seventh year in a row with 'focus on contentment over joy'
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Sherbro: Idris Elba's plans for a futuristic eco-city
The Explainer British actor wants to transform Sierra Leonean island into economic and environmental powerhouse, but issues of feasibility and funding remain
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Unpasteurised milk and the American right
Under the radar Former darling of health-conscious liberal foodies is now a 'conservative culture war signal': a sign of mistrust in experts
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The state of Russian opposition after Navalny
The Explainer Potential challengers to Vladimir Putin have been jailed, exiled or barred from ballot
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The new 'boom' in Latin American fiction
Why everyone's talking about Almost a quarter of International Booker Prize longlist comes from South America, a region in turmoil
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Ukraine's unconventional approach to reconstruction
Under the radar Digitally savvy nation uses popular app to file compensation claims, access funds and rebuild destroyed homes
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The concerning rise in 'hock burn' among British supermarket chickens
Under the radar One third of broilers in leading UK supermarkets show skin damage caused by ammonia from excrement, says investigation
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Five takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget
The Explainer Chancellor announces 2p cut to National Insurance, freezes fuel and alcohol duty, and suggests inflation will fall below 2% BoE target 'within months'
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Chimpanzees are dying of human diseases
Under the radar Great apes are vulnerable to human pathogens thanks to genetic similarity, increased contact and no immunity
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Menopause in the workplace: should it be treated as a disability?
Talking Points Equality watchdog sparks backlash for guidance that women suffering debilitating symptoms should be protected under Equality Act
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North Korea's stranded migrant workers
The Explainer Hermit kingdom sent labourers overseas to fund cash-starved regime and weapons programme, but shut borders during pandemic
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Chile revisits the mysterious death of poet Pablo Neruda
Under the radar Pinochet critic died days after military coup in 1973 and traces of deadly toxin have since been found in his remains
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Mexico City travel guide: art and design
The Week Recommends Modern vibrancy, design legacy and ancient heritage puts Mexico's jewel alongside other art capitals of the world
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Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya: luxury ecotourism meets Mexican flair
The Week Recommends Caribbean resort hidden in Yucatán Peninsula mangroves combines fine dining with a true love of nature
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How Tehran became the world's nose job capital
Under the radar Iranian doctors raise alarm over low costs, weak regulation and online influence of 'Western beauty standards'
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Is Ofcom on collision course with GB News?
Today's Big Question UK broadcast regulator launches yet another probe into right-leaning channel over impartiality and bias
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Growing turmoil in resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo
Under the Radar South African troops help army battle rebel groups in the world's leading cobalt producing country
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The Parkrun records row
Why everyone's talking about Weekly fun run deletes historic comparative data from website amid row over trans participants
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It's the economy, Sunak: has 'Rishession' halted Tory fightback?
Today's Big Question PM's pledge to deliver economic growth is 'in tatters' as stagnation and falling living standards threaten Tory election wipeout
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The dangerous search for bodies in the River Thames
The Explainer Retrieving corpses is difficult due to 'massive' tidal range and fast current of deep, dark water
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'Spermageddon': global decline in sperm count could threaten humanity
Under the radar 'Drastic shift' linked to environmental factors including pollutants and chemicals, and lifestyle issues such as obesity
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Cyberflashing, fake news and the new crimes in the Online Safety Act
The Explainer UK's first conviction demonstrates scope of controversial law that critics describe as a threat to privacy and free speech
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