Richard Windsor, The Week UK
Richard Windsor is a freelance writer for The Week Digital. He began his journalism career by writing about politics and sport while studying at the University of Southampton. He then worked across various football publications before specialising in cycling for almost nine years, covering major races including the Tour de France and interviewing some of the sport’s top riders. He led Cycling Weekly’s digital platforms as editor for seven of those years, helping to transform the publication into the UK’s largest cycling website.
He left that role to go freelance in April 2022, but still covers cycling as part-time digital editor for independent magazine and website Rouleur. He also works as a writer and consultant helping brands with their content, specialising particularly in digital content strategy and optimisation.
Latest articles by Richard Windsor, The Week UK
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'National scandal': prison early-release scheme gets earlier and earlier
The Explainer Government says 'short-term' extension is necessary to help ease pressure on prisons
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Rail nationalisation: the answer to improving Britain's railways?
The Explainer Labour has ambitious plans to bring train operations under public control
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Immunotherapy and hay fever
The Explainer Research shows that the treatment could provide significant relief from symptoms for many hay fever sufferers
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Is pop music now too reliant on gossip?
Talking Point Taylor Swift's new album has prompted a flurry of speculation over who she is referring to in her songs
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The murky role of military contractors in war
The Explainer A civil case against US company has revived debate over the increasing use of private security firms in military operations
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Liz Truss to save the West: is a political comeback really on the cards?
Talking Point The former prime minister is back with a new tell-all memoir
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Why curbing methane emissions is tricky in fight against climate change
The Explainer Tackling the second most significant contributor to global warming could have an immediate impact
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What does Cass review mean for future of gender care?
Today's Big Question The NHS-commissioned report has said that the use of gender medicine treatments is 'built on shaky foundations'
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Why the Moon is getting a new time zone
The Explainer The creation of 'coordinated lunar time' is part of Nasa's mission to establish a long-term presence on Earth's only natural satellite
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How AI is changing drug development
The Explainer Machine learning is allowing scientists to speed up the process of drug discovery and development
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How the Russia-Ukraine conflict has spread to Africa
The Explainer Kyiv is attempting to strengthen its alliances on the continent to counter Russia's growing presence
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Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye: from prison to Africa's youngest elected leader
In the Spotlight The 44-year-old has promised to shake up the establishment and enact economic reforms
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Titanic II: a 'far superior' replica, 'without the tragic ending'
In the Spotlight Australian billionaire is launching his third attempt at recreating the doomed ocean liner
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Is animal cruelty getting worse?
Today's big question A new report has revealed a sickening trend of catapult animal killings shared on WhatsApp, and incidence of harming pets is rising
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Can the Met Police heal its relationship with the Black community?
In depth Police chiefs accused of not doing enough to address reported institutional racism
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Nigeria's economic woes: what went wrong for African nation
Under the radar President Tinubu is struggling to tackle soaring inflation after 'shock therapy' of ending fuel subsidies
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Five things to watch out for in Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget
The Explainer Economic case for tax cuts is 'weak', warns the Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Keir Starmer: The Biography – five things we learned
In the Spotlight New book offers glimpses behind the Labour leader's political persona
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Martha's Rule: patients given right to urgent second opinion
The Explainer Hospitals in England will launch new scheme that will allow access to a rapid treatment review
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Edinburgh Castle and Scotland's redcoats reckoning
Talking Point Almost 4,000 people have signed a petition calling for the castle's Redcoat Cafe to be renamed
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India's controversial plans for untouched Nicobar Isles
Under the radar Experts say $9bn development will threaten the existence of remote island's nomadic inhabitants
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Can Britain's dental crisis be fixed?
The Explainer New proposals include more money for dentists working in under-served areas
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What is Britain's policy on a two-state solution?
Today's Big Question David Cameron says the government may consider switching position to recognise Palestine as a state
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The Princess Diana interview and Martin Bashir's redacted dossier
In the Spotlight The newly revealed documents show Bashir claimed jealousy and discrimination fuelled allegations against him
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