Rebekah Evans, The Week UK
Rebekah Evans joined The Week as newsletter editor in 2023. She is a regular on The Week Unwrapped podcast, and has also written on subjects ranging from Ukraine and Afghanistan to fast fashion and "brotox". As newsletter editor, she writes The Week's Food and Drink newsletter, curating recipes, reviews and recommendations, as well as the Travel newsletter with destination inspirations. Occasionally, she also examines pressing political, social and economic issues from around the world in the Global Digest newsletter.
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 publications including The Guardian, The Week magazine, the Press Association and local newspapers. She decided to become a journalist while still at school. 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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Go Back to Where You Came From: 'eye-opening' series faces 'backlash'
Talking Point New Channel 4 programme sees Britons journeying to Syria and Somalia to see migrant experience first-hand
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Food nostalgia: a feast down memory lane
In the Spotlight Why Britons have an increasing taste for favourite old dishes
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Beyoncé's record-breaking night at the Grammys
Talking Point Long-denied Album of the Year win rights a 'historic sense of grievance'
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The fall of WH Smith
In the Spotlight A presence on Britain's high streets for over 200 years, the retailer may soon disappear
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Spicy air-fried peking duck recipe
The Week Recommends This delicious recipe is ideal to serve at Lunar New Year celebrations
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What the controversial triple lock means for state pensions
The Explainer Hints that the policy may be means-tested met with backlash and reassurances
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How to avoid Blue Monday's financial woes
The Explainer The most depressing day of the year can actually be a catalyst for good money decisions
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Cane corso: the XL bully alternative becoming UK's status dog
The Explainer Dog breed currently legal in the UK leads to safety concerns
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Eden Roc Cap Cana: a picture-perfect paradise
The Week Recommends Live it up in the lap of Caribbean luxury at this Dominican Republic resort
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Trinidad and Tobago's murder emergency
Under the Radar Gang violence in the Caribbean island nation has seen murder rates soar to unprecedented levels
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Mulled gin punch recipe
The Week Recommends This punch is perfect to warm the soul this winter
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End of an era: is this the end of Manchester City's success?
Talking Point Premier League reigning champions face uncertain future after consistent losses
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The complex world of Shen Yun
In the Spotlight World-famous Chinese dance group navigates scrutiny over spiritual links and care for performers
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Financial goals to set for 2025
The Explainer Make this the new year you set money targets that really pay off
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Boxing Day sandwich recipe
The Week Recommends This plant-based ciabatta stack is full of big, festive flavours
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Pigs in blankets scotch egg recipe
The Week Recommends Golden, runny yolks swathed in sausage and ribbons of bacon
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Eggnog recipe
Recipe Enjoy a cup of Christmas cheer with this warming recipe
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Best UK hotels for Christmas stays in 2024
Make merry and bright (and stress-free) with one of these gorgeous festive escapes
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Christopher Hannon's 'nice and easy' spiced brandy sauce recipe
Recipe An elegantly boozy pouring sauce to pair with your Christmas pudding
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Best quirky advent calendars for Christmas 2024: tried and tasted
The Week Recommends Ditch the traditional countdown and get stuck into these festive treats
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Band Aid 40: time to change the tune?
In the Spotlight Band Aid's massively popular 1984 hit raised around £8m for famine relief in Ethiopia and the charity has generated over £140m in total
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Bermuda destination guide: exploring an island paradise
The Week Recommends From crystal caves to pink, sandy beaches, this hidden North Atlantic gem has much to offer
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The winter benefits available for struggling households
The Explainer Support with bills is on offer as temperatures drop but there are important rule changes this year
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David Coote and football's referee reckoning
Talking Point Disparaging comments made by the referee has led to questions about the bias of officials
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