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 Global Digital newsletter each week, examining pressing political, social and economic issues from around the world, and also curates the Prosper 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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China launches new space crew ahead of 2030 moon expedition
In Pictures The Shenzhou-16 spacecraft is headed towards China’s space station
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What’s causing the rising number of epidemics under the sea?
feature While above ground the world grappled with a pandemic, a problem has been swimming below the surface
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Five shows to watch now Succession is over
In Depth Fans grieving the end of the smash hit series could find a TV replacement
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The debate over police and mental health crisis care
Talking Point Commissioner says current approach to crises is “untenable”
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Madeleine McCann: what police are looking for in latest Portuguese search
Under the Radar The long-running investigation, which began in 2007, has turned up a ‘relevant clue’
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Cost of living: will fall in energy price cap make a difference?
In Depth Limit on what providers can charge falls but consumers are warned they will see ‘little relief’
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Tina Turner: five things you might not know about Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
In the Spotlight Powerhouse singer and woman of faith, who initially hated her biggest hit, has died aged 83
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Why is extreme weather causing fewer deaths?
feature The changing climate is leading to more disasters but warnings and management of impacts is improving
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Vengeful killer whales teaching young to attack boats in Gibraltar
Speed Read An orca named White Gladis is thought to be using social learning to instigate physical contact with boats
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Phillip Schofield: TV royalty’s fall from grace
In the Spotlight The presenter announced his departure from This Morning after an award-winning 20-year stint
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The controversial regeneration of Teesside Steelworks
feature The development has descended into polarised political controversy with allegations of cronyism and backroom deals
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