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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Abrupt halt to ‘never-ending’ cruiseUnder the Radar Passengers seeking escape from ordinary life found reality caught up with them
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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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‘Add me on WhatsApp’: the sinister truth behind a simple phone messageIn the Spotlight How a short call could catch you in a long con
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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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Final reckoning for the state pension triple lock?Talking Point Mechanism introduced in 2010 to safeguard pensioners is facing increased scrutiny due to ‘ever-increasing cost’
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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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What the triple lock means for state pensionsThe Explainer Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to keeping the triple lock – at least for now
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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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Waspi women launch fresh legal claim over state pension changesThe Explainer Campaigners warn Labour must pay compensation ‘or face the consequences at the next general election’
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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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What is happening with mortgage interest rates?The Explainer Hopes of rate cuts this year have been hit by tensions in the Middle East
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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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Luxury Easter eggs: decadent chocolate treats, tried and tastedThe Week Recommends Go upmarket this year with these indulgent luxe chocolate eggs
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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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Skin-lightening creams: the toxic ‘beauty’ secret on UK high streetsIn the Spotlight Illegal product containing hazardous chemicals still being sold across the country
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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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Best edible gifts for Valentine’s Day: tried and tastedThe Week Recommends These luxury treats are sure to be swooned over
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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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